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Articles by John Bancroft

MBS Business Up Modestly, but GSE Credit Box Unchanged

June 13, 2018
John Bancroft
In the first quarter, average credit scores on purchase mortgages were virtually unchanged…
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Retail Channel Gained Share in Some Markets

June 12, 2018
John Bancroft
Mortgage brokers actually gained some share in the government market…
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Bank MSR Holdings Decline Again in 1Q18, but Valuations Hit Record High

June 11, 2018
John Bancroft
Banks have been reducing their servicing for others since late 2009…
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On the Rise Again: Agency Single-Family MBS Issuance

June 8, 2018
John Bancroft
All three agencies saw gains from April volume with Fannie posting the biggest increase…
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Don’t Worry, Nothing Will Derail the GSE Single-Security Project

June 8, 2018
John Bancroft
Treasury counselor Craig Phillips advised meeting participants to assure their bosses and government affairs offices that Treasury is fully committed to the project. “If you have problems, tell them to call me,” he quipped.
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Home-Equity Lending Starts the Year on a Flat Note

June 7, 2018
John Bancroft
Bank of America once again ranked first in terms of new HELOC commitments, according to Inside Mortgage Finance…
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Mortgage Brokers Gain Ground in Government-Insured Market

June 4, 2018
John Bancroft
Correspondent production remained the biggest source of FHA/VA loans, accounting for 53.5 percent of the survey sample…
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Fannie/Freddie Credit-Risk Transfer Machines Keeping Churning Out New Deals…

June 1, 2018
John Bancroft
The surge in CRT debt issuance came during a time when new MBS production for the GSEs sank by 19.3 percent.
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The GSEs in Conservatorship: Sure Doesn’t Seem Like It

June 1, 2018
John Bancroft
“We’re partnering with external firms to understand and anticipate their needs,” said Freddie Mac official Kevin Palmer…
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First-Time Buyer Share of Purchase-Mortgage Market Up in Early 2018

May 31, 2018
John Bancroft
First-time buyers continue to fight the challenges of rising house prices, higher interest rates and depleted inventory…
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