Commingled Issuance From GSEs Remains Suppressed May 30, 2023 John Bancroft A reduction in the commingle fee that applies to the GSEs helped to increase such issuance somewhat in April.Read More
Financial Services Groups Happy With Debt Ceiling Bill May 30, 2023 Brandon Ivey Trade groups endorsing the legislation include the American Bankers Association and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.Read More
Lenders Face Headwinds From Bank Volatility May 30, 2023 Dennis Hollier MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni cautioned that mortgage originations could face ongoing pressure tied to issues with banks.Read More
OneMain Paying NY $4.25 Million for Security Failures May 30, 2023 Sam Manas The New York Department of Financial Services said OneMain failed to effectively manage user access privileges, improperly managed security policies for software development and failed to conduct due diligence for certain third-party vendors.Read More
Short Takes: Slow Progress at States on Nonbank Standards / Home Prices Essentially Flat / Ginnie to Expand MBS Disclosures / Arvest Loses Servicer Rating May 30, 2023 Brandon Ivey Minnesota becomes the fifth state to adopt the CSBS's model framework for nonbank prudential standards...Read More
Correspondent Channel Gains Share Even with Wells’ Exit May 26, 2023 John Bancroft Wells reported just $980 million in correspondent production in the first quarter, effectively leaving about $4.5 billion on the table for others.Read More
Colonial Savings to Cease Offering Mortgages May 26, 2023 Brandon Ivey The depository institution started offering mortgages in 1952.Read More
Ginnie Working to Increase Participation by Smaller Lenders May 26, 2023 Monica Hogan Ginnie is expanding a working partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.Read More
Chase Sees Plenty to Like in First Republic’s Business May 26, 2023 James Dohnert Chase leadership anticipates building strong relationships with the affluent borrowers that First Republic garnered throughout its 38-year existence.Read More
Short Takes: GSE Ratings on Downgrade Watch / Interest Rates Rise / Non-QM Performance Choppy May 26, 2023 Brandon Ivey The ratings of the GSEs are linked to ratings for the U.S., which are also on watch for downgrade amid an approach to breaching the debt ceiling.Read More