Whole Loan Investor MFA Sees Net Income Fall Sharply in 4Q February 24, 2022 Brandon Ivey Much of the decline was linked to losses on residential whole loans measured at fair value.Read More
Federal Circuit Tosses Most GSE Shareholder Cases February 23, 2022 Dennis Hollier The judges rejected shareholder appeals based on both direct and derivative claims.Read More
New Applications Falter. Time to Manage Expenses? February 23, 2022 Paul Muolo Some lenders are hoping for a boost from the spring home buying season...Read More
FHA/VA Lending Strong in 2021 But 4Q Suffered a Drop February 23, 2022 Monica Hogan The top three ranked VA lenders in 2021: Freedom Mortgage, Rocket and Veterans United Home Loans...Read More
As Rates Rise, Jumbo MBS Issuers Face Timing Constraints February 23, 2022 Brandon Ivey Spread widening indicates weaker demand from MBS investors...Read More
Jumbo Originations Flatten Out but Up Sharply for Full Year February 22, 2022 Brandon Ivey The top jumbo originator in 2021? That would be Chase, with Wells Fargo a close second...Read More
In a Few Weeks, GSE Nonbank Eligibility Requirements? February 22, 2022 Paul Muolo BTIG predicts the FHFA’s proposal likely will dovetail with many of the prudential requirements for nonbanks finalized by the CSBS...Read More
Ginnie EBOs Start to Lose Their Luster? February 22, 2022 Paul Muolo Mr. Cooper CEO Jay Bray: “With forbearance programs winding down, the EBO opportunity is rapidly diminishing.”Read More
OCC’s Hsu Says CRA Changes Coming Soon February 22, 2022 Sam Manas CRA trouble ahead? OCC chief Hsu: “Home mortgage lending is dominated by a few banks and nonbank institutions lending nationwide"...Read More
Warehouse Commitments Drop, Usage Rates Begin to Crumble February 18, 2022 Paul Muolo Some financiers reported usage rates below 30%...Read More