Servicing Transfers More Than Double in 2Q and Then Some July 29, 2024 John Bancroft More than half of the second-quarter bulk deals were attributable to two buyers: Mr. Cooper Group and Lakeview...Read More
Wells Continues to Tweak its MSR Asset and Operation July 29, 2024 Paul Muolo Wells has transitioned its tax-service functions to a third-party vendor.Read More
Short Takes: Mr. Cooper’s Growth / Bank Regulators Reviewing Regulations / TransUnion Sees Higher Revenue on Lower Inquiries / Jumbo MBS From Morgan Stanley July 26, 2024 Brandon Ivey Mr. Cooper's servicing portfolio will hit an unpaid principal balance of $1.56 trillion following its acquisition of servicing from Flagstar Bank.Read More
Mr. Cooper to Acquire Most of Flagstar’s Mortgage Business July 25, 2024 Brandon Ivey Mr. Cooper will pay $1.4 billion for Flagstar Bank's servicing portfolio and third-party originations platform.Read More
Mr. Cooper’s Profits Increase in Second Quarter July 25, 2024 Brandon Ivey Pre-tax income in the servicing segment hit $354 million in the second quarter, including a mark-to-market gain of $68 million.Read More
Short Takes: Servicer Satisfaction Improves / New Verification Offering From Equifax / PIMCO Quick With Non-QM MBS / New-Home Sales Level July 25, 2024 Brandon Ivey “Improvements in problem resolution and satisfaction with digital channels are the primary drivers of this year’s higher scores,” J.D. Power said of servicer satisfaction.Read More
Strong Originations and Earnings at PennyMac in 2Q July 24, 2024 Paul Muolo PennyMac's board boosted the second-quarter dividend 50% to 30 cents a share.Read More
HUD Pushes Out Some Dates on Planned FHA Rulemaking July 24, 2024 Monica Hogan Some proposals that were planned for the spring or summer are now not expected until December.Read More
Forbearance Level Increases for First Time in More Than a Year July 23, 2024 Brandon Ivey The forbearance level only increased by 2 basis points from May, but it was the first increase in forbearance since October 2022.Read More
2Q24 Reveals an Increase in FHA/VA Delinquencies July 22, 2024 Monica Hogan The last time FHA loan delinquencies were this high? The fourth quarter of last year. Before that, you'd have to go back to 2Q20...Read More