Bulk MSR Sales Slump in 3Q19, Coissuance Surging

Falling interest rates and surging originations were poor conditions for bulk MSR sales in 3Q19, but coissuance activity was up sharply from the previous period. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Early Results Begin to Trickle: 3Q19 Production Pretty Good After All

In January, the origination forecast for 2019 looked bleak but that was before rates began their relentless descent. Today? Optimism abounds with several shops reporting strong lending results for 3Q19. Read More

Negative MSR Marks a Problem in 3Q19? You Bet

Banks began reporting third quarter results this week and, as might be expected, negative servicing marks were quite noticeable. Read More

GSE Credit Trends Tighten as Market Volume Surges

A smaller share of new Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac purchase business were recorded in the highest risk category. In the third quarter, most GSE loan acquisitions had credit scores of 740 and up. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Quicken Plans Big for Third-Party Unit, Looks to Hire 250

In its thirst to expand the company’s presence in wholesale lending, Quicken Loans Mortgage Services this week unveiled big hiring plans for Detroit and Charlotte. Read More

Electronic Closings Increasing, Quicken Looks to be a Leader

The number of eNotes being added to the MERS eRegistry is sharply increasing, indicating a growing use of eClosings. Some 36,000 eNotes were added in the third quarter compared with 17,000 in all of 2018. Read More

Fannie Says Consistent Data Standards Key to Digitization

A lack of data standardization is holding back adoption of digital mortgage processes, according to a survey of tech vendors. Fannie Mae is urging the industry to adopt standards set by MISMO. Read More

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Bulk MSR Sales Slump in 3Q19, Coissuance Surging

Early Results Begin to Trickle: 3Q19 Production Pretty Good After All

Negative MSR Marks a Problem in 3Q19? You Bet

GSE Credit Trends Tighten as Market Volume Surges

Quicken Plans Big for Third-Party Unit, Looks to Hire 250

Electronic Closings Increasing, Quicken Looks to be a Leader

Fannie Says Consistent Data Standards Key to Digitization

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