Two Harbors Takes Large Loss in 3Q Tied to Servicing October 29, 2024 Brandon Ivey The loss was driven by negative marks on mortgage servicing rights and losses on interest rate swaps tied to hedging.Read More
Short Takes: FHFA’s Thompson Misses MBA Annual / HPA Shifts Ahead of Loan-Limit Announcement / Income Declines at Rithm / FHA Appraisals Added to FHFA Disclosures October 29, 2024 Brandon Ivey FHFA Deputy Director Naa Awaa Tagoe filled in for agency Director Sandra Thompson at the MBA's annual convention.Read More
A Four-Year High on FHA Delinquencies. Time to Worry? October 28, 2024 Monica Hogan FHA delinquencies haven't been this high since the early days of COVID.Read More
Servicing Values Take a Hit in 3Q October 28, 2024 Paul Muolo One advisor, requesting anonymity, said he had a couple of clients who took “double-digit” markdowns.Read More
PrimeLending Takes Loss in 3Q, Originations Decline October 25, 2024 Brandon Ivey PrimeLending took an $8.7 million loss in the third quarter, with originations declining compared with the second quarter and a reduction in margins.Read More
FHA Issues Draft Mortgagee Letters on Foreclosures, Underwriters October 25, 2024 Monica Hogan One addresses foreclosures in states with a nonjudicial foreclosure process and the other would modify requirements for direct endorsement underwriters.Read More
Servicing Issues Increase in Mortgage Complaints to CFPB October 24, 2024 Shannon Clark Mortgage-related complaints submitted to the CFPB were up 2.7% from the second quarter, driven by servicing issues.Read More
Annaly Returns to Profitability in Third Quarter October 24, 2024 Brandon Ivey Annaly says it increased its holdings of agency MBS with higher coupons during the third quarter.Read More
Short Takes: Mr. Cooper Growing and Shrinking / State Regulators Urge Mortgage Industry to Log In / Home Sales ‘Stuck’ / Expanded-Credit MBS From A&D October 24, 2024 Brandon Ivey Mr. Cooper group has reduced its servicing staff and is adding to its originations unit.Read More
Strong 3Q Originations From PFSI... But MSRs Values Nicked October 23, 2024 Paul Muolo PennyMac funded $31.7 billion of residential loans during the July-September corridor, a handsome 17% improvement...Read More