ARM Market Share Increases. However... June 14, 2022 Bank of America was the top ARM lender in the first quarter...Read More
Ouch: A 41% Drop in Conforming Jumbos June 9, 2022 John Bancroft The conforming-jumbo share of agency business fell from 7.5% in December to 6.7% in January as the new loan limits took effect...Read More
Rocket Chief Steps Up to the Plate, Buying Shares June 9, 2022 Paul Muolo When a CEO buys shares in his own company, it's a bullish sign...Read More
Fannie/Freddie Sellers Feel the Pinch in May... June 8, 2022 Dennis Hollier June could see an improvement in issuance but it likely won't be huge...Read More
Saving the Day in 1Q22: MSR Markups June 8, 2022 Brandon Ivey Overall, the 21 shops reported a loss of $1.27 billion from mortgage production activities in 1Q22...Read More
Equifax Reports Credit Score SNAFU June 7, 2022 Dennis Hollier Freddie: “Sellers should consult their counsel in reference to updating credit reports.”Read More
Bank MSR Values Hit 16-Year High June 6, 2022 Brandon Ivey Banks, combined, handled $3.15 trillion in mortgage servicing for others as of the end of March...Read More
Compared to Last Year, Mortgage Employment Down by 7,000; Mr. Cooper the Latest to Cut Heads June 3, 2022 Paul Muolo Mr. Cooper foretold of layoffs in a recent SEC filing...Read More
MBS Issuance Lowest Since July 2019 June 3, 2022 John Bancroft An ominous sign: Agency issuance over the first five months of 2022 totaled $921.38 million, down 44.0% from the same period last year.Read More
The Final Tally: Refis Top Purchase Loans in 1Q but Not by Much June 2, 2022 John Bancroft The top three refi originators in 1Q22: Rocket Mortgage, Wells Fargo and United Wholesale Mortgage...Read More
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