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Agency MBS Soars in 2Q20 on Gusher of Refi Business

Retail platforms benefited the most from a huge increase in agency refinance business from the first to the second quarter. First-time buyers held on in a precarious housing market. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Originations Appear to Have Topped Expectations in 2Q

The book just closed on the second quarter, and it appears that many nonbank originators closed more loans than they did in 1Q20. Read More

Bank Retail Originations Down in 1Q20; Pipeline Up

Banks and thrifts reported significant declines in mortgage originations and loan sales during the first quarter of 2020, but they ended the period with a huge pipeline of pending secondary-market activity. (Includes data chart.)

Impac Scales Back Production in a Bid to Reach Profitability

The nonbank took a large loss in the first quarter and halted production. Officials at the firm are now betting on originating GSE-eligible mortgages through call centers to return to profitability in the third quarter. Read More

Pandemic-Induced Business Practices Are Here to Stay

While some of the adjustments were initially thought to be temporary, lenders are preparing to make some permanent changes. Read More

CoreLogic Receives Takeover Bid. Antitrust Anyone?

Bill Foley, the man who made Fidelity Financial into a title insurance giant, has his eyes on mortgage analytics vendor CoreLogic. But will antitrust concerns prevail? Read More

Lenders Must Review Policies in Light of LGBT SCOTUS Ruling

Mortgage firms need to reassess their fair lending programs to check for discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, according to industry attorneys. Read More

HECM Lenders See an Increase in Applications

The financial turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic has prompted many seniors to consider, for the first time, a reverse mortgage. Read More

Forbearance Related to the Pandemic Continues to Fall

MBA data show relief numbers falling by 1 basis point to 8.47%. Read More

Inside Mortgage Trends

July 2, 2020

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Agency MBS Soars in 2Q20 on Gusher of Refi Business

Originations Appear to Have Topped Expectations in 2Q

Bank Retail Originations Down in 1Q20; Pipeline Up

Impac Scales Back Production in a Bid to Reach Profitability

Pandemic-Induced Business Practices Are Here to Stay

CoreLogic Receives Takeover Bid. Antitrust Anyone?

Lenders Must Review Policies in Light of LGBT SCOTUS Ruling

HECM Lenders See an Increase in Applications

Forbearance Related to the Pandemic Continues to Fall

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July 2, 2020

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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?