May 28, 2021

GSE Seller Repurchases Rise in Gusher of MBS Issuance

Although seller buybacks from Fannie/Freddie MBS trusts rose sharply in the first quarter, they still account for a miniscule share of total GSE business. Read More

Banks Mark Up MSR Values in 1Q21 But Shed Holdings

At its current pace, the banking industry will soon have less than $3 trillion of servicing-for-others on its books. But MSR values saw one of their biggest quarterly gains in early 2021. Read More

Deal Mania Hits the MSR Market. More on the Horizon?

Interest rates are firming up and servicing sales are proliferating. Some dealmakers believe the second and third quarters will be barn-burners in terms of transactions. Read More

After Tepid Start, Interest in HECMs Gains Steam

Data analytics provider Jornaya sees internet searches for reverse mortgages increasing this spring and that’s a good thing. Read More

Legal Experts Question Maryland’s Interpretation of Licensing Laws

The state, in a recent case, took the position that the owner of mortgage servicing rights, whether handling day-to-day obligations or relying on a subservicer, is required to be licensed under state law. Read More

BofA Pledges $15 Billion for Affordable Homeownership

Bank of America has committed funds to expand the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America’s low- to moderate-income homebuyers’ mortgage program. Read More

Servicers Should Be Using Tech to Deal with Complaints

The CFPB has emphasized that servicers must pay close attention to consumer complaints. The adoption of technological solutions, though slow in this area, can help. Read More

When Refis End, We Will All be Just Fine. Right?

One lender says that when refinances go bust, the industry can’t expect to waltz into the purchase market without there being casualties. Others are more sanguine. Read More

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GSE Seller Repurchases Rise in Gusher of MBS Issuance

Banks Mark Up MSR Values in 1Q21 But Shed Holdings

Deal Mania Hits the MSR Market. More on the Horizon?

After Tepid Start, Interest in HECMs Gains Steam

Legal Experts Question Maryland’s Interpretation of Licensing Laws

BofA Pledges $15 Billion for Affordable Homeownership

Servicers Should Be Using Tech to Deal with Complaints

When Refis End, We Will All be Just Fine. Right?

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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?