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GSE Buybacks Slip in 2Q20, But Unresolved Claims Rise

Most of Freddie's repurchase activity in the second quarter involved loans securitized in 2020, but 2019 business still accounted for most of Fannie's activity. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Banks Report Huge Gain in Mortgage Banking Income

The industry got no help from perennial leader Wells Fargo, but banks still posted their strongest quarterly income from mortgage banking in five years. (Includes data chart.) Read More

(Very) Small Signs of Life Amid a Parched MSR Market

Signs of life in the servicing sales arena? A little bit of late, but don't bet the farm on it.

Blend’s Valuation Reaches $1.7B with Series F Funding

The “new normal” of remote work and social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to a boom in digital lending platforms — and their values. Read More

Not Only are Mortgage Firms Thriving, So are Their LOs

Compensation levels of loan originators increased to $24,000 per month during the second quarter from $15,000 a year ago, according to data vendor LBA Ware. Read More

Two Harbors, Front Yard Now to be Internally Managed

Two Harbors and Front Yard recently terminated their partnerships with their respective external managers. However, Two Harbors’ refusal to pay a termination fee has landed the REIT in court. Read More

Efforts Put into Finding Right Lender Depend on Interest Rates

When interest rates on mortgages increase, potential borrowers put more effort into shopping for a loan, according to a study by the Federal Reserve. Read More

Existing-Home Sales Surge, Supplies Tighten in July

Sales of new homes increased by 13.9% in July, marking the highest jump since 2006, according to HUD. Read More

Inside Mortgage Trends

August 28, 2020

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GSE Buybacks Slip in 2Q20, But Unresolved Claims Rise

Banks Report Huge Gain in Mortgage Banking Income

(Very) Small Signs of Life Amid a Parched MSR Market

Blend’s Valuation Reaches $1.7B with Series F Funding

Not Only are Mortgage Firms Thriving, So are Their LOs

Two Harbors, Front Yard Now to be Internally Managed

Efforts Put into Finding Right Lender Depend on Interest Rates

Existing-Home Sales Surge, Supplies Tighten in July

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August 28, 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?