Financial Institutions Critical of CFPB’s Abusiveness Policy Statement July 12, 2023 Sam Manas American Bankers Association Senior Counsel Kathleen Ryan said that the statement's examples of abusive conduct were based on “unproved and untested allegations in enforcement actions,” not on caselaw.Read More
Short Takes: Figure Partners With More Lenders / Quick Approval and a Credit / Limited Inventory / New Hire at Cenlar July 12, 2023 Brandon Ivey Several top lenders have outsourced originations of home equity lines of credit to Figure.Read More
Communication Between Nonbanks, Warehouse Lenders Key July 11, 2023 James Dohnert If mortgage providers struggle to meet covenant terms, warehouse banks advise early and honest communication before any violations occur.Read More
Short Takes: New Expanded-Credit MBS / Home Price Appreciation Slows / Underwriting Standards Static / Home Equity Startup July 11, 2023 Brandon Ivey An affiliate of Lone Star Funds is set to issue an expanded-credit MBS.Read More
Maintenance Risk a Major Factor in New GSE Condo Rules July 10, 2023 Dennis Hollier Fannie and Freddie will not buy condo loans in projects with unfunded repairs in excess of $10,000 per unit.Read More
Correspondent Channel Share Grows in FHA/VA Market July 7, 2023 Monica Hogan The correspondent channel captured 49.1% of originations in the first quarter, up from a 47.3% share in the previous quarter.Read More
Higher Interest Rates Squeezing Younger Potential Borrowers July 7, 2023 Dennis Hollier When interest rates on mortgages rise, young and middle-income consumers fall away from the mortgage market, according to a working paper from FHFA.Read More
Short Takes: Interest Rates Up / Borrowers Adjusting / Ginnie Adds RHS to LMI Disclosures July 7, 2023 Brandon Ivey Interest rates on mortgages reached their highest level of the year (thus far).Read More
Jumbo Denial Rates Steady as Originations Decline July 6, 2023 James Dohnert The denial rate on applications for jumbo mortgages was 11.9% in 2022.Read More
Diversified Nonbanks Weathering Volatility July 6, 2023 Brandon Ivey Fitch Ratings warned that nonbank mortgage companies could face issues if weaknesses involving MSRs emerge.Read More