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James Dohnert

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Governance Key for AI Use in Mortgage Market

August 15, 2025
James Dohnert
Some mortgage companies that are adopting artificial intelligence haven’t done enough in terms of governance, according to industry executives.
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FHA Spec Stories Gaining Traction in MBS

August 14, 2025
James Dohnert
Issuers are looking to create spec pools of FHA loans to help reduce default risk.
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Non-QM Lenders Pull Back on ITIN, Foreign National Lending

August 14, 2025
James Dohnert
Increased deportation risks and uncertainty about the future of some immigration programs have led non-QM lenders to reduce lending to non-resident borrowers.
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Insurance, Property Taxes Driving Rise in Delinquencies

August 14, 2025
James Dohnert
Industry executives believe artificial intelligence can improve risk management and help reduce insurance premiums and property taxes.
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CFPB Expected to Be Constrained Under Trump

August 14, 2025
James Dohnert
The Trump administration is reducing regulation of nonbank lenders, leaving the task to state regulators.
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Non-QM M&A Could Heat Up With GSE Reform

August 13, 2025
James Dohnert
The potential privatization of the GSEs has led more lenders to consider the acquisition of non-QM brokers, but the challenges in the market may cap deals.
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Chase Eyes More ARM Originations Amid Elevated Interest Rates

August 12, 2025
James Dohnert
ARMs accounted for 70% of Chase's non-agency production in July.
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Guild Bounces Back With a Profit in Second Quarter

August 8, 2025
James Dohnert
Stronger originations and servicing income helped drive Guild to a profit in the second quarter after taking a loss in the first quarter.
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Harley-Davidson Revs Up Partnership With KKR, PIMCO

August 7, 2025
James Dohnert
Harley-Davidson Financial Services will sell $5 billion of existing retail loans and two-thirds of future originations to the investment firms.
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Lenders Report Home Insurance Issues Causing Closing Delays

August 7, 2025
James Dohnert
Increasing home insurance premiums have caused delays in mortgage closings, according to Matic, an insurance carrier.
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