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Articles by Brandon Ivey

Short Takes: 10-Year Treasury Rate Spikes / FHFA, State Regulators to Share Info on Nonbanks / Applications for Purchase Mortgages Decline / Fannie Selling NPLs

April 10, 2024
Brandon Ivey
Inflation figures for March were higher than anticipated, leading to a spike in the 10-year Treasury yield.
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Short Takes: Rocket Speeds Loan Process With AI / AI Officer at FHFA / Pretium Affiliate Wins NPL Auction / CMBS Investor Changes Hands

April 9, 2024
Brandon Ivey
Rocket plans to offer its AI platform to other companies later this year.
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Better Shifts to Commission Model for LO Compensation

April 5, 2024
Brandon Ivey
Better saw improvements in its pull-through rates in a pilot program in which the lender paid its LOs commissions. The lender found that its no-commission model didn’t work well for purchase mortgages.
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FDIC Working to Boost Mortgage Lending by Banks

April 5, 2024
Brandon Ivey
The FDIC’s updated economic inclusion strategic plan includes a goal to increase mortgage lending by banks. The plan leans heavily on education and outreach, though CRA credit could also be an option.
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Grapevine: Lenders Meeting Borrower Expectations; Rates Too High

April 5, 2024
Brandon Ivey
The mortgage process met or exceeded the expectations of many homebuyers; interest rates look to be too high for potential homebuyers; the defect rate on mortgages declined again; tech vendor raises $19 million; Altisource Asset Management exits mortgage market.
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OCC Taking Closer Look at Banks, Fair Lending

April 5, 2024
Brandon Ivey
The OCC is using staff skilled in the analysis of complex models to support fair lending exams of banks.
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Strong Jobs Report for March Could Delay Rate Cut

April 5, 2024
Brandon Ivey
Hiring activity in March was stronger than expected, which could help prompt the Fed to delay cutting interest rates.
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Short Takes: CFPB’s Thoughts on UWM, Brokers? / UWM’s Stock Rebounds / Slow Decline in Rates Expected

April 5, 2024
Brandon Ivey
Will the allegations against United Wholesale Mortgage amount to anything more than a slight decline in the nonbank's stock?
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Moody’s Highlights Risks in CRT Deals With Auto Loans

April 4, 2024
Brandon Ivey
CRT deals involving auto loans typically have a pro rata structure, which can create more risks for investors than the sequential pay structure in ABS transactions. Structures are also evolving, including a deal issued by a nonbank in partnership with a bank.
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Former Fed Officials Suggest Capital Changes for MBS

April 4, 2024
Brandon Ivey
Two former members of the Fed’s board called for bank regulators to adjust capital requirements for MBS holdings to better account for interest rate risk.
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