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Houston Court Drives Final Nail into Allied’s Coffin, Imposes Total Damages of $293 Million

September 20, 2017
George Brooks
The case started back in 2011 as a “whistleblower” lawsuit filed in New York. Allied, a net branch operator, was based in Houston.
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HECM Production Up Almost 26 Percent in First Half of 2017

September 18, 2017
George Brooks
Despite increased originations, FHA data show HECM production, in general, has been on a gradual decline for several years…
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A Growing Problem: VA ‘Rapid’ Refis

September 18, 2017
George Brooks
Acting Ginnie Mae President Michael Bright confirmed the resurgence of inappropriate streamline refinancing in securitization pools, promising a crackdown…
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Short Takes: MBA Wants a Change in HUD Reinspection Policies / Having an FHA Commissioner Might Help / Montgomery Resigns from Radian Board / DBRS Updates Due Diligence Criteria / A New Hire for Mortgage Network

September 18, 2017
George Brooks, Brandon Ivey, and Paul Muolo
The FHA nominee had been a Radian director since 2012…
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CHLA Underscores Importance of Nonbanks

September 14, 2017
George Brooks
Nonbank lenders rely on their own capital and on warehouse loans to fund loans, rather than federally insured deposits...
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FHA Extends Interim Rules for Condo Project Approval

September 6, 2017
George Brooks
Spot-condo approvals would require property recertification every three years…
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Mortgage Reinsurance Market Shows Great Promise, but Risks Abound

September 1, 2017
George Brooks
Reinsurers coming late to the feast might find slimmer pickings as pricing continues to tighten in the sector…
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New HECM Underwriting Changes Could Reduce Program Volume by 20 Percent

August 31, 2017
George Brooks
During a press briefing with the media this week, HUD officials estimated there are roughly 24 million seniors with untapped equity in their homes…
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Eagles Named HUD Acting Deputy Secretary; Pantenaude on ‘Hold’ in the Senate

August 24, 2017
George Brooks
Senate Democrats opposing the administration’s proposed cuts to HUD’s FY 2018 spending bill have reportedly placed a hold on Pantenaude’s nomination...
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Short Takes: Mortgage Apps Decline / What to do About Fannie and Freddie? / A Fast Grower, Guild has its Eye on M&A / Walter Bolting Reverses / A Promotion at UWM

August 22, 2017
George Brooks, Carisa Chappell, and Paul Muolo
A fast grower, Guild Mortgage is open to buying other shops...
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