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James Dohnert

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Short Takes: Homebuyers Increasingly Turning to AI / Sellers Cutting Prices to Woo Buyers / Chase Plans Jumbo MBS / Rocket Preps MBS of CES Loans

February 13, 2025
James Dohnert
One in three homebuyers are using artificial intelligence tools at some point during the process.
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Non-Agency MBS Issuance Takes Major Leap in 2024

February 12, 2025
James Dohnert
Chase and UWM led the way as the top contributors to non-agency MBS issued in 2024.
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RTL Lenders Cautiously Optimistic Heading Into New Year

February 12, 2025
James Dohnert
Investor loan origination volume bucked seasonal trends in December, prompting optimism for 2025.
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Trump Taps New Heads for CFPB, OCC

February 12, 2025
James Dohnert
Jonathan McKernan, the CFPB nominee, was a member of the FDIC board from 2023 until he resigned earlier this week.
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Short Takes: Powell Raises Insurance Alarm Bells / Angel Oak Markets MBS / Kiavi Expands / House Dems Call for Answers on CFPB Funding Request

February 12, 2025
James Dohnert
The Federal Reserve chair said in 15 years there are likely to be regions in the country where you can't get homeowners insurance.
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RE/Tech Firm Launches Crypto-Backed Mortgage

February 11, 2025
James Dohnert
The loan can be underwritten using Bitcoin or Ethereum as collateral.
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Maryland Reg Causing Non-Agency Turmoil for Some

February 10, 2025
James Dohnert
Kroll said the new requirement could hurt secondary market buyers, who are largely seen as passive investors.
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Updated MD Guidance Leads to Uncertainty for Non-Agency

February 7, 2025
James Dohnert
Updated guidance has exempted the GSEs from state mortgage licensing requirements but non-agency market participants still need to comply with the rule by April.
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Maxex Bullish on Non-Agency Originations

February 7, 2025
James Dohnert
Maxex expects increased investor demand and high interest rates to help drive non-agency loan originations in 2025.
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Record Year for Onslow Bay’s Non-Agency Activity

February 7, 2025
James Dohnert
Onslow Bay’s non-agency correspondent aggregation and sales originations lifted Annaly’s earnings in the fourth quarter.
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