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GSE Repurchase Demands Focused on 2018-19 Business

Seller repurchases of Fannie/Freddie loans rose 17% from the first to the second quarter, with 82% of them related to loans securitized in 2018 and 2019. Read More

Correspondents Play Major Role in 2018 Home Lending

Roughly 30% of mortgage originations in 2018 were sold by lenders to an unaffiliated buyer. Correspondent activity was strongest in the government-insured market. Read More

Mortgage Brokerage Employment Declines. How Can That Be?

Although residential originations remain strong, the loan brokerage sector has been steadily cutting jobs since the spring, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry players question the numbers. Read More

Gains in Production Income Offset 2Q Drop in Servicing

Data from the MBA performance study suggest that improved efficiency and strong originations were key to increased production income. Read More

Refi Demand, Spreads Point to Strong Profitability for Lenders

Relatively low interest rates on mortgages are prompting strong demand from borrowers and higher profit margins for many lenders. Read More

Remote Online Notarization Standards to Help Digital Closings

MISMO released final standards for remote online notarizations, aiming to help adoption of digital mortgages. Business is booming, according to a provider of remote online notarizations. Read More

OCC Reiterates AMC Registration Requirements

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reminded banks of a relatively new regulation that requires larger appraisal management companies to register with states before being able to provide services. Read More

House Expected to Pass Many Bills, But Few Will Survive the Senate

The House is expected to approve many bills in the next few months, including housing and mortgage-related bills, but only a few will make it to the Senate floor. Read More

Inside Mortgage Trends

September 20, 2019

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GSE Repurchase Demands Focused on 2018-19 Business

Correspondents Play Major Role in 2018 Home Lending

Mortgage Brokerage Employment Declines. How Can That Be?

Gains in Production Income Offset 2Q Drop in Servicing

Refi Demand, Spreads Point to Strong Profitability for Lenders

Remote Online Notarization Standards to Help Digital Closings

OCC Reiterates AMC Registration Requirements

House Expected to Pass Many Bills, But Few Will Survive the Senate

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UWM to Acquire Two Harbors, Eyeing Servicing

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Non-Agency Jumbo Originations Slow in Third Quarter

Jumbo Servicing Volume Slightly Down in Third Quarter

Refis Lift Agency MBS to Three-Year High in November

Broker Channel Regains Some Share in Third Quarter

Featured Reports

Agency Seller-Issuer Profile: 3Q25 (PDF)

Lender Profiles 2Q25: Top 25 (PDF)

GSE Repurchase Activity: Cumulative to Second Quarter 2025 (PDF Format)

Mortgage Profitability Report 2Q25 (PDF)

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?

Inside Mortgage Trends

September 20, 2019

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?