It’s Official: PIMCO’s Mortgage Firm FGMC Goes BK, Creditors Line Up June 30, 2022 Paul Muolo In the bankruptcy documents, PIMCO is listed as 100% owner of FGMC...Read More
Getting More Expensive: Buying Certain GSE Securities June 30, 2022 Dennis Hollier The big question: Why have the two GSEs suddenly decided to implement the fee?Read More
One MIP Reduction That Gets a Thumbs Up: Green June 30, 2022 Monica Hogan There's been rampant speculation FHA will cut single-family MI premiums soon, possibly right before the mid-term election...Read More
Annaly Paints Rosy Picture For MBS, Servicing Rights June 30, 2022 Sam Manas Annaly values its MSRs at north of $1 billion...Read More
Short Takes: In PIMCO We Trust? / Customers Bank Tops Creditors List / 11 v. 7 / The Industry’s Reaction (More Closings Anticipated) June 30, 2022 Paul Muolo Can FGMC rise from the ashes of Chapter 11? The odds might be steep.Read More
FGMC Finally Addresses Layoffs, Says It’s Still Funding Loans June 29, 2022 Paul Muolo PIMCO bought into First Guaranty almost seven years ago...Read More
2Q22 is Almost Over. Servicing Markups? Anyone? June 29, 2022 Paul Muolo One advisor noted: "If you want to go higher now you can, but the dynamics justifying it may not last much longer.”Read More
Chamber of Commerce Fires a Missive at the CFPB, Criticizes Director June 29, 2022 Sam Manas To combat the CFPB, the Chamber is rolling out a six-figure campaign of digital ads and filing FOIA requests tied to certain issues.Read More
Congressional Panel Blames SFRs for Feeding Affordability Crisis June 29, 2022 Monica Hogan One panelist said “large investors have only spent about one-quarter of the $89 billion they have raised" to invest in SFRs...Read More
Short Takes: Keeping a Low Profile / MSR Auctions From Prestwick, Phoenix / Ocwen Stays MSR Hungry / Valladares Lands at Angel Oak June 29, 2022 Paul Muolo PIMCO's next move in mortgages? Stay tuned...Read More