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Articles by George Brooks

HECM Production Slowed by Government Closure

March 4, 2019
George Brooks
The HECM carnage was widespread…
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Short Takes: Pondering the Letter Sent to Joseph Otting / Among the Signors… / More MSR Auctions in the Works / MetLife Has a Nice War Chest of Whole Loans / A New Hire at Gateway Mortgage

March 4, 2019
Paul Muolo, Brandon Ivey, and George Brooks
More servicing-related auctions are in the pipeline, including a $2.97 billion Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac portfolio from Phoenix Capital...
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Radian Contemplated a Sale. And Now?

February 22, 2019
George Brooks
Reports that Radian Group was in talks with private equity firms for a potential sale delivered a fillip to the company’s shares though those discussions fell through.
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VA Cash-Out Refi Rule Takes Effect; Industry Plea Ignored

February 22, 2019
George Brooks
The Department of Veterans Affairs issued guidance on policies regarding cash-out refinancing loans on Feb. 15, the same day the rules were to become effective.
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Outlook Positive for U.S. Credit Card ABS in 2019

February 22, 2019
George Brooks
Fitch Ratings has painted a positive picture of the U.S. credit card ABS sector this year following a strong finish to 2018.
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Ginnie Developing Liquidity Stress Tests for Issuers

February 22, 2019
George Brooks
Ginnie Mae is in the early stages of developing stress tests for its MBS issuers to ensure they have enough liquidity to withstand adverse economic conditions.
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Shutdown Drags Down HECM Production

February 22, 2019
George Brooks
Origination of FHA-insured reverse mortgages fell more than 30% in December due to the partial government shutdown and an overall slowdown in production volume.
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Weak 4Q Purchase Lending Shrinks FHA/VA Output

February 20, 2019
George Brooks
Among the top-15 FHA direct lenders in 2018, not one was a bank...
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Federal Court in California Certifies LO Class Action Case Against Wells Fargo

February 20, 2019
George Brooks
Wells Fargo also is accused of not paying loan officers for “non-sales” work…
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SIFMA Wants Changes to VA Cash-Out Interim Rule

February 19, 2019
George Brooks
SIFMA noted that while Ginnie’s actions to curb abusive refinancing have been helpful, they have not solved the problem…
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