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Brandon Ivey

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Volkswagen Returns to Auto ABS; GLS Goes Near Prime

June 8, 2023
Brandon Ivey
The first prime auto loan ABS from Volkswagen since late 2021 was upsized this week. And GLS offered its first near-prime auto ABS, expanding on subprime offerings.
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Grapevine: SPS MBS Servicing Sale Stalls; Leo Leaving SFA

June 8, 2023
Brandon Ivey
Credit Suisse rejects bids for non-agency MBS servicing handled by SPS; SFA President Kristi Leo to depart; Ginnie sets timelines for transition away from GinnieNET; hotel operator details reasons for ceasing payments on loan in commercial MBS.
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Servicers, CFPB Working to Improve Servicing Transfers

June 8, 2023
Brandon Ivey
MISMO is helping to facilitate collaboration between servicers and federal regulators to improve the servicing transfer process. The CFPB is also keeping a close eye on complaints tied to servicing transfers.
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Fannie Loosens Some Underwriting Requirements

June 8, 2023
Brandon Ivey
Changes for cash-out refis, certain ARMs and manufactured-home loans.
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Short Takes: Rate Locks Decline in May / Community Banks Pulling Back / Leo Leaving SFA / Homeowners Insurance and Affordability

June 8, 2023
Brandon Ivey
Locks for both purchase mortgages and refis declined on a monthly basis in May.
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Short Takes: CFPB Warning on Chatbots / Attorneys Get Their Share / Renters, Stress and Homeownership / Applications Down Again

June 7, 2023
Brandon Ivey
The CFPB warned that companies that deploy the technology could fail to comply with consumer protection laws...
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Short Takes: Chase’s $200 Offer; Home-Price Appreciation Outlook; Non-QM MBS; Balbec’s Scratch-and-Dent Deal

June 6, 2023
Brandon Ivey
In certain areas, Chase is offering mortgage shoppers $200 to consider a mortgage from the bank.
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A Not-So-Bad Decline in 1Q23 EC Production

June 5, 2023
Brandon Ivey
The top three expanded-credit volume leaders in 1Q23: Citibank, U.S. Bank and Deephaven...
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Expanded-Credit Lending Holds Up in Tough 1Q

June 2, 2023
Brandon Ivey
Originations of expanded-credit mortgages declined in the first quarter, but not as much as total first-lien production. Trends among expanded-credit lenders were decidedly mixed. (Includes data chart.)
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Short Takes: Strong Economy Pushing Interest Rates Up / Potential Borrowers Waiting / Planet Home Expands Retail Footprint / Fractional Home-Equity Tokenization

June 2, 2023
Brandon Ivey
The market has priced in the likelihood of another Fed rate hike...
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