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Brandon Ivey

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GSEs to Resume Bulk Acquisitions of Seasoned Loans

July 14, 2022
Brandon Ivey
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to resume bulk acquisitions of seasoned mortgages from lenders. However, the purchases will be focused on smaller lenders.
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Better.com the Subject of an SEC Inquiry, Fintech Posted Large Loss in 1Q22

July 14, 2022
Paul Muolo and Brandon Ivey
The fintech was sanctioned by Washington state for licensing and other violations...
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Gordon: FHA Faces Challenges with Potential MIP Cut

July 14, 2022
Brandon Ivey
Cutting premiums isn't as easy as one might think...
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State Regulators Set Work-From-Home Best Practices

July 14, 2022
Brandon Ivey
The American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators’ best practices highlight issues state regulators should consider when approving a permanent work-from-home option for LOs employed by nonbanks.
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FHA Lengthens Timeframe for Acceptance of Appraisals

July 14, 2022
Brandon Ivey
FHA has extended appraisal validity periods, in some cases up to a year, to align more closely with standards at the GSEs and VA.
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Grapevine: The Mysteries of Sprout / Better Hires

July 14, 2022
Paul Muolo and Brandon Ivey
There’s not much left at non-agency lender Sprout Mortgage but there are plenty of rumors, none of them good. Meanwhile, mortgage fintech Better.com has been adding senior managers.
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Ellington Continues Steady Issuance of Expanded-Credit MBS

July 13, 2022
Brandon Ivey
The $346 million MBS is the third expanded-credit deal from Ellington this year...
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A Sign of Strength in Jumbos?

July 12, 2022
Brandon Ivey
Purchase mortgages accounted for nearly 60% of jumbos in March...
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Short Takes: Martell’s Mission at loanDepot / Broader Trends / New Leadership / Stock Purchases / Getting the House in Order

July 12, 2022
Paul Muolo and Brandon Ivey
loanDepot hopes to retain as much servicing as it can...
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Non-Agency MBS Issuance Down Sharply in 2Q22

July 11, 2022
Brandon Ivey
Spreads on ECM deals priced in May were near levels last seen in the early days of the pandemic...
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