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June 26, 2017

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Surprise: A Decline in Bank and Thrift Holdings of First Liens

Wells Fargo, which has the largest portfolio of first-lien mortgages, reported a 3.2 percent drop in its holdings, down to $272.72 billion as of the end of the first quarter. Read More

MBA Urges DOJ, HUD to Suspend Future FCA Enforcement Actions

FCA enforcement actions can result in significant damage to a lender’s reputation and bottom line, warns MBA President Dave Stevens. Read More

Fannie Sentiment Survey: Looser Credit, Fewer Servicing Sales

The new sentiment survey also found that “slightly more lenders” reported they expect to decrease the share of MSR sold... Read More

MBA Asks Supreme Court to Rule in Favor of Employment Agreements with Class-Action Waivers

The trade groups argued that the interpretation that employees have a right under the NLRA to engage in class or collective litigation is “dubious at best.” Read More

Short Takes: CFPB Seen as Limited by Election Results; Many Factors Contributing to Looser Underwriting; Outlook on Demand for Agency MBS

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has largely been “defanged” in the aftermath of 2016 elections, according to analysts at FBR Capital Markets. Read More

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