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HomeStreet Investors Criticize the Bank’s Mortgage Business

December 6, 2017

Brandon Ivey

The investor was also critical of HomeStreet’s efforts to expand its footprint beyond the Pacific Northwest…

The Nonprime Revival Continues: MBS Issuance Could Triple in 2018

December 5, 2017

Brandon Ivey

The issuance figures suggest that investors are gaining comfort with the non-QM asset class…

Ocwen, Nationstar Reach Separate Settlements on Various Servicing-Related Issues

December 5, 2017

Brandon Ivey

But news of the settlements wasn’t doing much for their stock prices. Both were down slightly on the day.

New Amendment in GOP Tax Bill Spares Adverse Treatment for Mortgage Servicing Income

December 4, 2017

Brandon Ivey

The MSR-saving amendment fixing the tax language was offered by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-SD...

A Wide Variety in Securitizations of MSR Assets

December 4, 2017

Brandon Ivey

Ocwen Asset Servicing Income Series 2014-1 was secured by MSR related to $11.80 billion of mortgages serviced for Freddie Mac.

Latest Nonprime MBS from Angel Oak Met with Strong Demand from Investors

November 29, 2017

Brandon Ivey

The Angel Oak family of companies could originate more than $1.0 billion of non-QMs this year…

Jumbo Originations Increased in 3Q17 but Sector Lost Some Market Share

November 28, 2017

Brandon Ivey

While banks continue to compete for jumbo loans, some have actually tightened underwriting standards…

Fannie/Freddie Loan Limit for 2018 Increases by 6.8 Percent to $453,100. High-Cost Limit Hits $679,650

November 28, 2017

Brandon Ivey

In high-cost areas, the GSE loan limit will increase to $679,650...

Starwood Readies MBS Backed by Non-QMs

November 28, 2017

Brandon Ivey

Starwood president Jeffrey DiModica said the REIT will hold more than $500 million of non-agency mortgages by yearend...

‘Expanded Credit’ Originations Increase Ever so Slightly in 3Q17

November 27, 2017

Brandon Ivey

Non-QMs account for the bulk of expanded-credit originations, with a 78.0 percent share…

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HomeStreet Investors Criticize the Bank’s Mortgage Business

The Nonprime Revival Continues: MBS Issuance Could Triple in 2018

Ocwen, Nationstar Reach Separate Settlements on Various Servicing-Related Issues

New Amendment in GOP Tax Bill Spares Adverse Treatment for Mortgage Servicing Income

A Wide Variety in Securitizations of MSR Assets

Latest Nonprime MBS from Angel Oak Met with Strong Demand from Investors

Jumbo Originations Increased in 3Q17 but Sector Lost Some Market Share

Fannie/Freddie Loan Limit for 2018 Increases by 6.8 Percent to $453,100. High-Cost Limit Hits $679,650

Starwood Readies MBS Backed by Non-QMs

‘Expanded Credit’ Originations Increase Ever so Slightly in 3Q17

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