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Freedom CEO Sees Massive Consolidation Coming

August 27, 2024

Paul Muolo

A year ago Freedom ranked 22nd among home lenders. Today it ranks fourth.

For Sale: $1B-Plus of GSE MSRs

August 27, 2024

Paul Muolo

The servicing sales market has slowed noticeably the past few months.

Short Takes: Lower Rates? / Just Thinking About It / PIMCO, Bravo and Acra / Starter Home Sales / Armenta Departs Computershare for Incenter

August 27, 2024

Paul Muolo

Meanwhile, Acra is working on its first non-QM MBS deal, which is slated for issuance in September.

MBA's Revenue Nicked, But Assets Increase

August 26, 2024

Paul Muolo

The IRS filing shows that the trade group had more than 2,225 members at the end of September 2023 compared to 2,275 a year earlier.

As Summer Ends, Rocket Introduces a Buydown Program

August 26, 2024

Paul Muolo

Rocket is offering the program through its retail and wholesale outlets.

Short Takes: An IPO Anniversary / Returning to Better Times? / The Caitlin Effect / Student Housing Needed / Squarely in Michigan

August 26, 2024

Paul Muolo

Two members of the IPO “Class of 2020-2021” are once again trading above their initial offering price...

SPS Suitor Sixth Street — Who Are These Guys?

August 22, 2024

Paul Muolo and Brandon Ivey

What might a new owner of MBS/specialty servicer SPS do with the company? That’s hard to say, but it would appear growth is on the agenda.

MBA’s FY23 Revenue Gets Nicked, Assets Increase

August 22, 2024

Paul Muolo

Although many mortgage banking companies lost money last year, the Mortgage Bankers Association remained in the black.

CMG’s George on Bank Buy: A Glutton for Punishment?

August 22, 2024

Paul Muolo

So, you’re a nonbank and you want to purchase a federally insured depository? Have your CEO do it. And be patient.

All Systems Go on Acra’s First MBS Deal

August 21, 2024

Paul Muolo

To this point, Acra has contributed to MBS from others and sold off its non-QM production as whole loans.

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ARTICLES

Freedom CEO Sees Massive Consolidation Coming

For Sale: $1B-Plus of GSE MSRs

Short Takes: Lower Rates? / Just Thinking About It / PIMCO, Bravo and Acra / Starter Home Sales / Armenta Departs Computershare for Incenter

MBA's Revenue Nicked, But Assets Increase

As Summer Ends, Rocket Introduces a Buydown Program

Short Takes: An IPO Anniversary / Returning to Better Times? / The Caitlin Effect / Student Housing Needed / Squarely in Michigan

SPS Suitor Sixth Street — Who Are These Guys?

MBA’s FY23 Revenue Gets Nicked, Assets Increase

CMG’s George on Bank Buy: A Glutton for Punishment?

All Systems Go on Acra’s First MBS Deal

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