Since the beginning of the year, at least 11 mortgage banking franchises have come to terms with new owners, representing annualized loan production of $70.3 billion – enough volume to rank as the nation’s fourth largest lender, according to figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance. [Includes one data chart.]
Brian Montgomery this week was sworn in as FHA commissioner, ready to tackle a number of priorities he promised Congress he would undertake once in office.
Ditech CEO Tom Marano: “I am pleased with the improving performance of our servicing business; however, I am disappointed with the performance of the origination business...”
The trade group argues that if lenders organized as pass-through entities do not receive the new deduction, they will be at a competitive disadvantage...
Interim CFPB chief Mick Mulvaney: “We are still closely associated with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. We are her baby. That’s not where a gold-standard regulator should be.”