June 11, 2021

Servicing Turns a Corner as Production Profits Recede

Nonbanks accounted for most of the improvement in servicing income in the first quarter while also reporting significant declines in originations and secondary marketing. Companies that use subservicers posted significantly higher earnings. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Banks Report Another Big Haul for Mortgage Banking

Most of the big banks -- even Bank of America -- reported hefty gains in mortgage banking income during the first quarter that appear largely driven by net servicing fees. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Two Mortgage Vendors Raise a Combined $100M

Stavvy has secured $40 million in an initial funding round while Spruce closed on a $60 million Series C round. The vendors provide tech-related services for lenders and servicers. Read More

Repurchases Spike Higher in Bank Mortgage Bank Units

Most of the industry's big increase in first-quarter repurchases came from USAA Federal Savings Bank. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Title Company Doma Posts Loss Ahead of Public Debut

Officials at Doma, which is set to go public via a special purpose acquisition company maneuver, said the company might not be profitable until 2023. Read More

Experts Cite Pitfalls of Self-Reporting Violations

The Trump-era CFPB maintained that self-reporting is responsible business conduct. But is it a prudent move? Attorneys weigh in. Read More

Coin Homes: The Latest Real Estate Crypto Platform

Launched last week, the Coin Homes platform allows customers to use Bitcoins to buy and sell real estate. Potential? Anyone? Read More

Grapevine: What to Do When Forbearance Ends? / GSE Salaries

Mortgage COVID relief won’t last forever. Solutions? HUD is starting to ask questions. Read More

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Servicing Turns a Corner as Production Profits Recede

Banks Report Another Big Haul for Mortgage Banking

Two Mortgage Vendors Raise a Combined $100M

Repurchases Spike Higher in Bank Mortgage Bank Units

Title Company Doma Posts Loss Ahead of Public Debut

Experts Cite Pitfalls of Self-Reporting Violations

Coin Homes: The Latest Real Estate Crypto Platform

Grapevine: What to Do When Forbearance Ends? / GSE Salaries

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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?