GSE high-LTV mortgage programs gained traction during 3Q with the two securitizing $2.23 billion of insured purchase loans with LTV ratios of 96 or 97 percent...
Given the fairly wide range in origination volume trends among the group, it’s difficult to forecast how the overall market fared based on just their activity.
Stonegate Mortgage, Indianapolis, a publicly traded nonbank that recently underwent a management change, is considering takeover offers, according to industry advisors familiar with the situation. Although the company declined to comment, it appears that at the very least it’s considering selling some of its branches. At the same time, sources contend that certain branch managers are trying to cut separate deals with competitors. Firms looking to take over those branches include...