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HUD Trims FHA MIP by 25 BPs. But Can (and Will) Trump Block It?

January 9, 2017

Paul Muolo

Why the change of heart? For most of last year, HUD and FHA officials nixed the idea of cutting the premium…

Short Takes: FHA Premium Cut Has Negative Impact on MI Stocks / Carson Should Expect a Lot of Questions on the MIP / Of Mortgages and Brains / FHLBs Get More Flexibility on Collateral

January 9, 2017

Carisa Chappell and Paul Muolo

Mortgage insurance stocks aren't have a good day. Blame the FHA MIP cut?

What We’re Hearing: What’s Up with Walter Investment? / MSR ‘Mark-up’ Mania / Rates Heading South, a Bit / Layoff Rumors and Actual Layoffs / Bad News for GSE ‘Recap and Release’?

January 6, 2017

Paul Muolo

With rates falling again, lenders may be rethinking any planned layoffs...

A Cut in FHA Premiums Has Been Pitched to HUD Nominee Carson. Will He Bite?

January 5, 2017

Paul Muolo

President-elect Donald Trump wants to improve access to credit. A cut in FHA premiums would presumably help...

Angel Oak’s Final Non-QM Tally for 2016: $700 Million

January 5, 2017

Brandon Ivey and Paul Muolo

“It was a record month for us,” said Angel Oak executive Mike Fierman.

Short Takes: Departing HUD Secretary Castro Takes Stock / FHA Had a Market Share of What? / The Tables Have Turned / Who’s Selling MSRs? / Phoenix Promotes Sprague to EVP

January 5, 2017

Paul Muolo

The seller of the MSRs is a large nonbank based in the Midwest...

Walter Inks Deal to Sell Insurance Unit to Assurant Sub for $125 Million in Cash

January 4, 2017

Paul Muolo

Walter CEO Tony Renzi said the sale of the insurance affiliate will “reduce the complexity of our business operations..."

Nonprime Lender Citadel Now Actively Hiring Retail LOs; Ends Year with Just Over $500 Million in Originations

January 4, 2017

Paul Muolo

Citadel now has offices in California, Georgia, Oregon and plans to open an underwriting and transaction location in Salt Lake City soon.

Short Takes: Dr. Carson to Meet the Senate / Next: Steve Mnuchin / New OneWest Allegations a Problem? Probably Not / Redwood Readies its First Jumbo MBS of the Year

January 4, 2017

Brandon Ivey and Paul Muolo

Will the leaked memo lead to confirmation problems for Mnuchin, a Goldman Sachs and Wall Street alumni? Probably not...

A Small Club: Nonbank Mortgage Firms (or Their Owners) That Have Purchased Depositories

January 3, 2017

Paul Muolo

Consultant Joe Garrett notes: “It’s a very small club of mortgage bankers who’ve bought banks…”

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HUD Trims FHA MIP by 25 BPs. But Can (and Will) Trump Block It?

Short Takes: FHA Premium Cut Has Negative Impact on MI Stocks / Carson Should Expect a Lot of Questions on the MIP / Of Mortgages and Brains / FHLBs Get More Flexibility on Collateral

What We’re Hearing: What’s Up with Walter Investment? / MSR ‘Mark-up’ Mania / Rates Heading South, a Bit / Layoff Rumors and Actual Layoffs / Bad News for GSE ‘Recap and Release’?

A Cut in FHA Premiums Has Been Pitched to HUD Nominee Carson. Will He Bite?

Angel Oak’s Final Non-QM Tally for 2016: $700 Million

Short Takes: Departing HUD Secretary Castro Takes Stock / FHA Had a Market Share of What? / The Tables Have Turned / Who’s Selling MSRs? / Phoenix Promotes Sprague to EVP

Walter Inks Deal to Sell Insurance Unit to Assurant Sub for $125 Million in Cash

Nonprime Lender Citadel Now Actively Hiring Retail LOs; Ends Year with Just Over $500 Million in Originations

Short Takes: Dr. Carson to Meet the Senate / Next: Steve Mnuchin / New OneWest Allegations a Problem? Probably Not / Redwood Readies its First Jumbo MBS of the Year

A Small Club: Nonbank Mortgage Firms (or Their Owners) That Have Purchased Depositories

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