June 25, 2021

Wholesale-Broker Slips in FHA/VA, Gains Elsewhere

The conventional-conforming market saw solid gains from retail lenders and wholesale-broker platforms, but correspondent production was off 3% in the first quarter of 2021. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

A Stock ‘Trade’ That is Over: Fannie and Freddie

Investors in Fannie/Freddie common (and preferreds) were licking their wounds this week after the Supreme Court essentially ruled against them. Moral of the story: Stock speculation is not for the weak of heart. Read More

Bank Lending, Secondary Market Sales Down in 1Q21

New loan production in bank mortgage banking operations was down slightly in the first quarter. Loan sales also slumped. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

CFPB Should Think Outside the Box: Kraninger

In her first interview since leaving office, former CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger touted her policy encouraging responsible business conduct and explained why she focused on supervision rather than enforcement. Read More

Is Tech the Way to Pivot from a Refi to a Purchase Market?

Experts believe a properly configured customer relationship management system can help lenders survive the change from a refi-heavy market to a purchase one. Read More

First American Settles SEC Charges of Record Exposure

The title insurance company was fined for an inadequate response after receiving notification that millions of mortgage records were inadvertently available for view online. Read More

ICE Mortgage’s Origination System to Include eVault

eVault technology from DocMagic will be incorporated into ICE Mortgage’s Encompass loan origination system. Also, MISMO expanded its eMortgage tech certification program. Read More

Panel: When it Comes to Mortgage Tech, be Prepared to Spend

Technology is here to stay and is going to continue to cost lenders a bundle. Get used to it. Read More

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Wholesale-Broker Slips in FHA/VA, Gains Elsewhere

A Stock ‘Trade’ That is Over: Fannie and Freddie

Bank Lending, Secondary Market Sales Down in 1Q21

CFPB Should Think Outside the Box: Kraninger

Is Tech the Way to Pivot from a Refi to a Purchase Market?

First American Settles SEC Charges of Record Exposure

ICE Mortgage’s Origination System to Include eVault

Panel: When it Comes to Mortgage Tech, be Prepared to Spend

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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?