MBA Pushes Back on FCRA Requirements for Lenders April 18, 2024 Shannon Clark Industry trade groups in a joint amicus brief argued that credit furnishers don’t need to investigate legal disputes under FCRA.Read More
Ginnie Issuance Slows in First Quarter April 17, 2024 Monica Hogan Refi volume delivered to Ginnie spiked in the first quarter while purchase-mortgage activity declined.Read More
Freddie Asks for Permission to Acquire Second Liens April 17, 2024 Dennis Hollier Because this would technically be a new product, it’s subject to FHFA approval and requires a 30-day public notice period.Read More
Originations Steady at U.S. Bank in First Quarter April 17, 2024 Brandon Ivey U.S. Bank originated $7.13 billion of mortgages in the first quarter.Read More
Better Works With Fannie to Remain Eligible to Sell Loans April 17, 2024 Paul Muolo Better couldn’t meet Fannie’s financial eligibility requirements due to a “decline in profitability and material decline in net worth.”Read More
Short Takes: Applications Increase / HPA Accelerates / Fannie Selling RPLs / Another CES Securitization From Rocket April 17, 2024 Brandon Ivey Applications increased even as interest rates rose.Read More
GSE Conforming Jumbo Business Up in First Quarter April 16, 2024 James Dohnert The volume of conforming jumbos included in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS increased by 8.0% to $6.05 billion in the first quarter.Read More
Home Lending Drops at BofA, but Not Dramatically April 16, 2024 Paul Muolo Although BofA experienced a sequential drop in home lending, it was better than the -22.2% downdraft reported by Wells Fargo.Read More
Chase Goes Large With Latest Jumbo MBS Offerings April 16, 2024 Brandon Ivey The offering from Chase's conduit is the largest jumbo MBS from the conduit since 2022. And Chase is doubling up, with a separate deal stocked with mortgages originated by the bank.Read More
Mixed Views Among Lenders on FHFA’s Title Pilot April 16, 2024 Dennis Hollier The MBA has concerns while the Community Home Lenders of America supports the effort.Read More