In a Few Weeks, GSE Nonbank Eligibility Requirements? February 22, 2022 Paul Muolo BTIG predicts the FHFA’s proposal likely will dovetail with many of the prudential requirements for nonbanks finalized by the CSBS...Read More
Ginnie EBOs Start to Lose Their Luster? February 22, 2022 Paul Muolo Mr. Cooper CEO Jay Bray: “With forbearance programs winding down, the EBO opportunity is rapidly diminishing.”Read More
OCC’s Hsu Says CRA Changes Coming Soon February 22, 2022 Sam Manas CRA trouble ahead? OCC chief Hsu: “Home mortgage lending is dominated by a few banks and nonbank institutions lending nationwide"...Read More
Warehouse Commitments Drop, Usage Rates Begin to Crumble February 18, 2022 Paul Muolo Some financiers reported usage rates below 30%...Read More
Credit Suisse Taps Athas Capital for Non-QM MBS February 18, 2022 Brandon Ivey Athas was founded in 2008 and originated $1.2 billion of loans last year.Read More
Banks and MBS? The Love Affair Continues February 18, 2022 John Bancroft Banks and thrifts generated $51.76 billion in interest income from MBS investment last year.Read More
Southeast-Based Nonbank Selling GSE MSRs February 18, 2022 Paul Muolo The three states leading in the collateral count: North Carolina, Texas and California. Bids are due Feb. 24.Read More
Short Takes: Better.com’s New Hire / Check the Tape / Insider Buying is Good, Right? / CDFI Issues Second Non-QM Deal / A (Presidents) Day Off February 18, 2022 Paul Muolo and Brandon Ivey Piper Sandler on loanDepot: "In our view, the stock is pricing-in a very long downturn in the mortgage market"... Read More
Retail Continues its Channel Domination February 17, 2022 John Bancroft For the full year, the wholesale channel accounted for 15.0% of originations, correspondent 21.6%...Read More
A Big Surprise? Deliveries Above the 2021 Baseline Loan Limit Spike in January February 17, 2022 Based on trends from prior years, roughly $25.0 billion of mortgages above the 2021 conforming loan limit would have been expected to be delivered to Fannie and Freddie in January...Read More