Short Takes: Real Estate Wire Fraud a Growing Concern / MBA Applauds CFPB Director Pick / CFPB Cuts 100 / Home Listings on the Rise, Demand on the Decline / Consumers Struggling to Pay Off Debts February 14, 2025 James Dohnert Consumers say they are willing to pay extra for more secure real estate transactions.Read More
GSE CRT Activity Plummets in 4Q February 13, 2025 James Dohnert Fannie issued no Connecticut Avenue Securities during the final three months of 2024.Read More
States Moving Towards ‘Fair Access’ Legislation February 13, 2025 Shannon Clark Fair lending legislation has shifted gears towards ensuring all consumers have access to financial services regardless of their political beliefs.Read More
Onity Boosts Profits in 2024 February 13, 2025 James Dohnert Onity's profits nearly doubled in 2024 despite losses in the fourth quarter.Read More
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
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