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Articles by Brandon Ivey

Redwood Packaging Seasoned Loans into MBS

January 2, 2020
Brandon Ivey

Mortgages in the pending deal have seasoned for an average of more than four years. The collateral has no delinquencies...


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Slight Drop in Mortgage Originations Expected in 2020

January 2, 2020
Brandon Ivey
Purchase-mortgage production is seen steady while refi activity is expected to decline. Low refi demand will cut into lenders’ profit margins. (Includes data chart.)
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Waiting on the SEC’s Rating Services Report

January 2, 2020
Brandon Ivey

A spokesperson for the SEC noted that while the Dodd-Frank Act requires publication of the report, there is actually no deadline for when the document has to be published.


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In Limbo Once Again: The Genworth-China Oceanwide Deal

January 2, 2020
Brandon Ivey

In case you’re keeping track, the Genworth-China Oceanwide deal has been delayed for the 13th time…


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Genworth-China Oceanwide Merger Delayed Yet Again

January 2, 2020
Brandon Ivey
The deal between Genworth Financial and China Oceanwide was extended for the 13th time in December. Genworth warned that if the deal fails, its U.S. private MI unit could face difficulties.
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ARM Lending Up in 3Q19 but Market Share Declines

December 30, 2019
Brandon Ivey

In 3Q19, the top ARM lenders were Wells Fargo with $8.28 billion, Bank of America ($7.67 billion), and JPMorgan Chase ($5.43 billion).


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Banks Increase First-Lien Holdings in Third Quarter

December 26, 2019
Brandon Ivey

JPMorgan Chase stood out among the big three banks as its holdings declined by 6.1% during the third quarter.


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Genworth's Merger Agreement Extended for 13th Time, Re-Approvals Necessary

December 26, 2019
Brandon Ivey

Among other issues, a number of U.S. regulators and entities that had approved the transaction now need to re-approve the deal.


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Short Takes: Apps Slow Before Holidays / Freddie Switching to Quarterly Housing Forecasts / Another Joint Venture with NewRez / RHS Streamlines Loss Claim Process

December 26, 2019
Brandon Ivey

Mortgage applications declined and refinances accounted for the bulk of applications.


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Interest-Only Lending Strong in 3Q19

December 23, 2019
Brandon Ivey

IO lending increased in the third quarter, with First Republic leading the pack.


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