November 26, 2021 | Inside Mortgage Finance

Banks Grow Portfolios of Loans Serviced for Others

The banking industry grew its servicing-for-others accounts in the third quarter of 2021. Chase, Truist and Fifth Third accounted for a significant share of the industry's gain. Read More

Banks' Mortgage Banking Income Rebounds in 3Q21

Mortgage banking income appeared to benefit from both rising gains on sale and stronger net servicing income. The top three banks reported lower earnings from mortgage banking. Read More

Mixed Trends in 3Q Earnings for Black Knight, Blend

Black Knight increased its earnings in the third quarter of 2021 compared with the prior quarter while Blend Labs took a loss after earning a small profit in the second quarter. Read More

Credit Union Joins Ranks of Warehouse Lenders

Pentagon Federal Credit Union, commonly known as PenFed, has entered the arena of lending money to nonbank primary market originators. Details? So far, there are few. Read More

Closing the Racial Housing Wealth Gap Requires New Strategies

UI researchers suggest policymakers ensure public investments are equitably distributed across communities because increasing minority homeownership alone won’t be enough to close the gap in housing wealth. Read More

Data and Platforms: Redwood Talks Tech

A Redwood executive shared how new tech was implemented at the company, largely revolving around features improving customers’ experience. Read More

Grapevine: Blockchain Not a Priority; Ishbia Pulls Stock Offering

Lenders and servicers don’t see much use in blockchain technology for now; Mat Ishbia abruptly terminated a stock offering involving United Wholesale Mortgage; federal banking regulators set computer-security disclosure requirements; nCino to acquire SimpleNexus. Read More

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Banks Grow Portfolios of Loans Serviced for Others

Banks' Mortgage Banking Income Rebounds in 3Q21

Mixed Trends in 3Q Earnings for Black Knight, Blend

Credit Union Joins Ranks of Warehouse Lenders

Closing the Racial Housing Wealth Gap Requires New Strategies

Data and Platforms: Redwood Talks Tech

Grapevine: Blockchain Not a Priority; Ishbia Pulls Stock Offering

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