Brandon Ivey

Low Interest Rates Not Enough to Boost Originations: Fitch

August 27, 2019

A decline in interest rates typically helps increase mortgage originations, but this time is different, according to Fitch.

Short Takes: Relief on MSR Hedging / Prepayment Rates Spike / More Refis Expected / CMG Growing in Texas

August 26, 2019

Brandon Ivey

The FDIC approved some relief for banks from the Volcker rule regarding hedging of mortgage servicing rights.

Waters Plans Legislation to Increase Homeownership via FHA Mortgages

August 26, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Priorities for the House Financial Services Committee this fall include increasing access to homeownership via the FHA.

New Nevada Law Would Subject Lenders to ECOA Liability

August 26, 2019

Brandon Ivey

The law would compel lenders to violate the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Boom Times for Better.com: Originations Spike, Firm Raises $160M. And ‘Help Wanted’ Too

August 23, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Better.com President Jerry Selitto told Inside Mortgage Finance the firm hopes to add 400 additional employees by yearend. Some of its workforce is in India…

Boom Times for Better.com: Originations Spike, Firm Raises $160M. And ‘Help Wanted’ Too

August 23, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Better.com President Jerry Selitto told Inside Mortgage Finance the firm hopes to add 400 additional employees by yearend. Some of its workforce is in India…

Low Housing Supply Taking a Toll on Lenders’ Efficiency

August 23, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Limited housing supply hurt lenders’ efficiency metrics in 2018, according to a benchmarking study by Mortgage Cadence. The average time to close a mortgage increased sharply and pull-through rates declined.

New Residential Eyeing Profits from Ancillary Unit

August 23, 2019

Brandon Ivey

New Residential is increasing its emphasis on ancillary services. The REIT also announced a $200 million stock repurchase program.

Credit Card ABS Case Could Upend Industry’s Use of Preemption

August 22, 2019

Brandon Ivey

A class-action lawsuit against the issuer of a credit card ABS has the potential to eliminate the preemption banks rely on when contributing assets to MBS and ABS.

Better.com Originations Spike; Firm Raises $160M

August 22, 2019

Brandon Ivey

The fintech company boosted its mortgage originations significantly in the second quarter. The online lender also recently raised $160 million in capital and formed a partnership to handle originations for Ally Financial.

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ARTICLES

Low Interest Rates Not Enough to Boost Originations: Fitch

Short Takes: Relief on MSR Hedging / Prepayment Rates Spike / More Refis Expected / CMG Growing in Texas

Waters Plans Legislation to Increase Homeownership via FHA Mortgages

New Nevada Law Would Subject Lenders to ECOA Liability

Boom Times for Better.com: Originations Spike, Firm Raises $160M. And ‘Help Wanted’ Too

Boom Times for Better.com: Originations Spike, Firm Raises $160M. And ‘Help Wanted’ Too

Low Housing Supply Taking a Toll on Lenders’ Efficiency

New Residential Eyeing Profits from Ancillary Unit

Credit Card ABS Case Could Upend Industry’s Use of Preemption

Better.com Originations Spike; Firm Raises $160M

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