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July 30, 2018

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FHA/VA Serious Default Rates Down in 2Q18

FHA officials are worried about rising concentrations of higher-risk loan characteristics… Read More

Certain Industry Factions Concerned About Growing GSE Footprint in Multifamily

Fannie and Freddie have increased their market share in multifamily to 60 percent compared to 52 percent two years ago, according to former Obama administration official Michael Stegman… Read More

Neuberger Berman Enters Non-QM MBS Market with a $485.5 Million Deal

Impac was a major contributor to the non-QM MBS with a 59.6 percent share… Read More

Buck Up, Nonbanks. The FHLB Chicago is on Your Side

REITs exploited the captive loophole earlier in the decade, gaining access to low-cost FHLBank advances. Read More

Speculation Mounts: Will Watt Step Down Early from the FHFA?

EEO investigations, according to one observer, must be completed within 180 days. Read More

Short Takes: FHFA IG Probe of a Conflict by a Fannie Mae Executive? / Watt Says He Agrees with Two Recommendations in the IG Report / AMC in a Growth Mode / An Upgrade on Verus MBS / A Promotion at Altisource

In response to IG Report, FHFA Director Mel Watt said he agrees to “both” the recommendations made by IG Laura Wertheimer and will implement them… Read More