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Brandon Ivey

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Lenders Putting Emphasis on Streamlining Business Processes

August 15, 2025
Brandon Ivey
“Ultimately the goal is to continue to find ways to do more at a lower cost,” said one large unidentified lender surveyed by Fannie.
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Chase to Issue its Largest DSCR Non-Agency MBS to Date

August 15, 2025
Brandon Ivey
Chase has issued a handful of DSCR securitizations since 2022, with a $371.3 million deal in the works.
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Short Takes: Delinquencies Expected to Rise / Affordability Could Improve / Wells’ Servicer Rating Affirmed Amid Downsizing / Kiavi Boosts RTL Securitization

August 15, 2025
Brandon Ivey
The MBA anticipates upward pressure on mortgage delinquencies.
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Ishbia Sets High Expectations for UWM Partnership With Bilt

August 15, 2025
Brandon Ivey
Bilt is a payments platform that offers rewards to consumers. The company recently received a $100 million investment from United Wholesale Mortgage at a valuation of $10.75 billion.
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Home Equity Securitization Elevated Yet Volatile

August 14, 2025
Brandon Ivey
Issuance of home equity loan securitizations declined in the second quarter of 2025, marking the second quarterly decline since mid-2024. Still, volume in the first half of 2025 was well above the level seen in the first half of 2024. (Includes three data tables.)
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Some MSR Buyers Pulling Back With Supply Limited

August 14, 2025
Brandon Ivey
High MSR prices are prompting some potential buyers to sit out. Prices are being propped up by limited supply and declining servicing costs as big firms invest in technology.
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Short Takes: FHFA Planning to Adjust LLPAs / Foreclosures Increase / Some Urgency on Interest Rates / Morgan Stanley Tapping Hometown Equity Mortgage for Non-QMs

August 14, 2025
Brandon Ivey
FHFA is working on changes to the GSEs' loan-level price adjustments, according to FHFA Director Bill Pulte.
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Grapevine: Special Attorney at DOJ; Nominee for FOMC

August 14, 2025
Brandon Ivey
Special attorney at DOJ to examine allegations of mortgage fraud; Trump nominates chairman of Council of Economic Advisors for position at Fed; impact of slowdown in home price appreciation.
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Expectations Increase for September Rate Cut

August 13, 2025
Brandon Ivey
Inflation figures released Tuesday helped to increase the value of stocks, including stocks in mortgage companies.
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Real Estate Investors Gain Some Confidence in Second Quarter

August 13, 2025
Brandon Ivey
The inventory of homes for sale is rising and affordability is improving.
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