New Admin to Refocus HUD Agenda February 13, 2025 James Dohnert Scott Turner's recent appointment as head of HUD should help push through some of the agency's new agenda items.Read More
Short Takes: Homebuyers Increasingly Turning to AI / Sellers Cutting Prices to Woo Buyers / Chase Plans Jumbo MBS / Rocket Preps MBS of CES Loans February 13, 2025 James Dohnert One in three homebuyers are using artificial intelligence tools at some point during the process.Read More
Non-Agency MBS Issuance Takes Major Leap in 2024 February 12, 2025 James Dohnert Chase and UWM led the way as the top contributors to non-agency MBS issued in 2024.Read More
RTL Lenders Cautiously Optimistic Heading Into New Year February 12, 2025 James Dohnert Investor loan origination volume bucked seasonal trends in December, prompting optimism for 2025.Read More
Trump Taps New Heads for CFPB, OCC February 12, 2025 James Dohnert Jonathan McKernan, the CFPB nominee, was a member of the FDIC board from 2023 until he resigned earlier this week.Read More
Short Takes: Powell Raises Insurance Alarm Bells / Angel Oak Markets MBS / Kiavi Expands / House Dems Call for Answers on CFPB Funding Request February 12, 2025 James Dohnert The Federal Reserve chair said in 15 years there are likely to be regions in the country where you can't get homeowners insurance.Read More
Nonbanks Add Servicing in 4Q, Banks Pull Back February 7, 2025 Brandon Ivey Mr. Cooper ended the year with an estimated $1.52 trillion in servicing volume.Read More
State Regulators Expected to Step Up Enforcement February 7, 2025 James Dohnert Before he left the bureau, former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra issued guidance for states about enforcing regulation of unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices.Read More
MSR Buyers Seeing Plenty of Financing Options February 7, 2025 Paul Muolo Mike Carnes, a valuation specialist for MIAC Analytics, said he’s seen a “lot more financiers” of servicing rights arrive in the past year.Read More
Locks for Purchase Mortgages Steady in February February 7, 2025 Brandon Ivey Many potential mortgage borrowers are coming to the realization that interest rates may be done declining.Read More