States, Feds Likely to Divvy Up Oversight Focuses February 20, 2025 Shannon Clark State and federal regulators are likely to differ when it comes to their oversight priorities over the next few years.Read More
Short Takes: Remodeled Homes Take Priority / ServisFirst Bank Hires New CFO / Snapdocs Earns First MISMO Compliance / Cash Purchases Hit Lowest Share February 20, 2025 Shannon Clark Fixer-uppers are selling for 7.3% less than similar remodeled homes, the largest discount in three years.Read More
MFA Financial Experiences Net Loss in 4Q24 February 19, 2025 Shannon Clark At press time, MFA's shares were up slightly on the day to $10.32 a unit. Its 52-week low is $9.36, its high $13.45.Read More
Residential Mortgage Refi Production Rises in 2024 February 19, 2025 Namrata Bhatia The boost in refi business contrasted with lackluster performance in purchase mortgages.Read More
Court Upholds Ocwen FDCPA Violation February 19, 2025 Shannon Clark Onity Group, which owns the servicer, noted that the decision stemmed from a "legacy practice."Read More
GSEs Earn Mid-Tier Scores on Duty-to-Serve Plans February 19, 2025 Dennis Hollier Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's plans both received a middle-of-the-road score from the Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition.Read More
Short Takes: Housing Market Favors Homebuyers / FHLBank Chicago Launches Downpayment Program / CantorFitz Announces New Chairman / Rocket Starts Rental Credit Program February 19, 2025 Shannon Clark There was 3.7 months of housing supply on the market in January, the most since before the pandemic.Read More
Delinquency Rates Rise in 4Q February 14, 2025 James Dohnert Rates were up across all default categories in the fourth quarter of 2024.Read More
CSBS Teases NMLS Phase Two Updates February 14, 2025 Shannon Clark The next round of improvements will ease the application process for mortgage loan originators.Read More
Redwood Reports Losses for 4Q, Remains Bullish for 2025 February 14, 2025 James Dohnert The REIT expects that its bank relationships and innovative loan products will boost earnings in 2025.Read More