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Brandon Ivey

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Is a Cut in Fannie/Freddie Guaranty Fees in the Cards for 2016?

November 24, 2015
Brandon Ivey
Barclays believes there is both an economic argument and a policy argument for reducing GSE guaranty fees…
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Freddie Mac: Regulation Could Re-Ignite Consolidation of the Servicing Market

November 24, 2015
Brandon Ivey
"Many servicing functions resemble the assembly line processes used in auto manufacturing," said a new report from Freddie Mac.
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TD Bank Looks to Nearly Double LO Staff, Focuses on Growth in the Northeast

November 23, 2015
Brandon Ivey
In a statement, officials at TD Bank said the new hires will focus on originations in the Northeast.
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Short Takes: When Will the FHFA Say Something About Captives? / FHLB Advances Decline / Banks Still Top the List of Borrowers / LoanStar LO Count Reaches 120 / Executive Bolts LenderLive for Clayton

November 23, 2015
Carisa Chappell, Brandon Ivey, and Paul Muolo
LoanStar expects to originate $750 million of home mortgages this year and has set a goal of doubling that in 2016…
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Strong Opposition to FINRA Proposal on Margin Requirements for TBA MBS

November 20, 2015
Brandon Ivey
FINRA made some concessions to the industry in the proposal issued in October, but many MBS traders warned of dire consequences if the proposed margin requirements take effect.
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Hatteras Preparing to Issue its First Jumbo MBS; REIT Has Been Acquiring ARMs

November 20, 2015
Brandon Ivey
Moreover, during the quarter, the REIT joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
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Implementation of TRID Requirements Doesn’t Appear to Have Had a Significant Impact on Closing Times

November 19, 2015
Brandon Ivey
Some realtors who have closed sales subject to TRID said the process went smoothly while others reported extended potential closing timelines...
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Ocwen Looks Beyond Acquisitions of MSR Assets

November 18, 2015
Brandon Ivey
In order to grow its servicing portfolio through acquisitions, Ocwen has to satisfy conditions set in detailed consent orders...
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Fitch Downgrades Residential Credit Solutions’ Servicer Ratings, Citing Regulatory Issues

November 18, 2015
Brandon Ivey
A few months back, rumors began circulating that ACMI was contemplating taking bids on its servicing business.
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Short Takes: What’s Keeping Mortgage CEOs Up at Night? / Food Titan Enters the Non-Agency MBS Market / A Non-QM Loan from loanDepot / Mortgage Applications Rise / AMC Hires Former Stewart Executive

November 18, 2015
Brandon Ivey and Paul Muolo
Mortgage executives have much to worry about these days: TRID, declining loan volumes and marketing services agreements, a new survey found.
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