FHFA Unveils New Eligibility Standards: 9% Capital for Nonbanks February 24, 2022 Dennis Hollier The new language recognizes the different risk profiles of GSE and Ginnie Mae servicing rights...Read More
Home Point Bolsters Weak 4Q Earnings With MSR Sales; Revenue and GOS Hit February 24, 2022 Paul Muolo The nonbank sold $13.1 billion of Ginnie Mae MSRs into a red hot servicing market...Read More
Refi Strength Aids FHA Share in 2021, Purchase Boosts PMIs February 24, 2022 John Bancroft New private MI business tumbled 13.0%, while government MI endorsements fell 10.5%.Read More
Whole Loan Investor MFA Sees Net Income Fall Sharply in 4Q February 24, 2022 Brandon Ivey Much of the decline was linked to losses on residential whole loans measured at fair value.Read More
Federal Circuit Tosses Most GSE Shareholder Cases February 23, 2022 Dennis Hollier The judges rejected shareholder appeals based on both direct and derivative claims.Read More
New Applications Falter. Time to Manage Expenses? February 23, 2022 Paul Muolo Some lenders are hoping for a boost from the spring home buying season...Read More
FHA/VA Lending Strong in 2021 But 4Q Suffered a Drop February 23, 2022 Monica Hogan The top three ranked VA lenders in 2021: Freedom Mortgage, Rocket and Veterans United Home Loans...Read More
As Rates Rise, Jumbo MBS Issuers Face Timing Constraints February 23, 2022 Brandon Ivey Spread widening indicates weaker demand from MBS investors...Read More
Jumbo Originations Flatten Out but Up Sharply for Full Year February 22, 2022 Brandon Ivey The top jumbo originator in 2021? That would be Chase, with Wells Fargo a close second...Read More
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
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