Short Takes: Spring Homebuying Fizzles / Million-Plus Missed Refis / Housing Legislation Reintroduced / Reverse Stock Split June 22, 2023 Brandon Ivey High interest rates suppressed homebuying activity this spring.Read More
FHA Loans Drive Up Ginnie Issuance in May June 21, 2023 Monica Hogan Ginnie Mae MBS issuance increased by 3.3% on a monthly basis in May.Read More
NCUA Head Sees Warning Signs in HELOC Activity June 21, 2023 Brandon Ivey "Warning signs are also flashing on the horizon," according to Todd Harper, chair of the National Credit Union Administration.Read More
DSCR Lenders Turn to Lower-Ratio Loans June 21, 2023 James Dohnert Some lenders note that they’re comfortable approving DSCR loans with ratios of less than 1.0 due to expectations that rents will rise.Read More
Short Takes: MSR Offerings / Support for New ‘Trigger Lead’ Bill / Housing Inventory Hits Record Low / CRT From Freddie June 21, 2023 Paul Muolo and Brandon Ivey Plenty of MSRs available for sale.Read More
Consumer Direct Unit Changes Hands Among Smaller Banks June 20, 2023 Brandon Ivey BNC National Bank sold its consumer direct lending unit to First Federal Bank.Read More
Numerous Regulatory Changes Involving FHA in the Works June 20, 2023 Monica Hogan More than a dozen actions are planned in the coming months.Read More
Short Takes: Figure Expands to Wholesale / MPF Activity / Leadership Transition at Truist / New CFO at Cenlar June 20, 2023 Brandon Ivey Figure is now offering HELOCs through the wholesale channel.Read More
MBS Spreads Tighten, Providing Some Relief June 16, 2023 Paul Muolo Agency mortgage-backed security spreads to Treasuries recently moved to their tightest level in seven weeks.Read More
Short Takes: Servicers Reduce Staff / New Non-QM MBS / Homebuilder Buydown Tactics June 16, 2023 Brandon Ivey Staffing levels at servicers are declining, though not nearly at the rate seen on the origination side.Read More
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