MBA's Mike Fratantoni: “For the second week in a row, the share of loans in forbearance has increased, driven by a rise in new forbearance requests..."
The trade groups argue that the GSEs are key providers of liquidity to the housing market, especially in these troubled times and any mistakes will damage the nation’s mortgage finance system.
The CFPB announced additions to its executive team, despite chatter that President-elect Joe Biden will make dramatic changes to the agency's leadership.
“Applications are staying strong,” said Paul Rozo, CEO of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Corona, CA. “Rate-locks have been smoking leading up to the election and post-election as well, which is nice.”