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Inside Mortgage Trends

July 1, 2022

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Bank Retail Originations Plummeted in Early 2022

Mortgage-banking origination volume and loan sales among commercial banks and savings institutions declined in the first quarter. The pipeline of future sales also contracted significantly from the fourth quarter. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

PIMCO-Owned FGMC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

First Guaranty Mortgage Corp., a prime and non-agency lender owned by PIMCO, has gone bust, leaving a long list of creditors in its wake. The big question: Are there other FGMCs out there? Read More

Bank Buybacks Declined in 1Q22, Lender Trends Varied

Overall, banks and thrifts reported a decline in the volume of mortgage repurchases and indemnifications made during the first quarter, but most major institutions saw increases. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Congressional Panels Blame SFRs for Affordability Crisis

The single-family rental sector took heat in Congressional hearings from those who believe the presence of institutional investors in the sector makes it harder for low-income families to purchase starter homes. Read More

Pandemic vs. Financial Crisis: Intervention Worked

A Fed economist outlines why the COVID-19-related economic crisis turned out so differently from the 2008 global financial crisis. Read More

MBA Sees Progress in MLO Remote Work Legislation

Ohio recently became one of 20 states to have some form of legislation or regulation providing remote work opportunities for licensed mortgage loan originators. Read More

Harvard Report Warns of Precarious State of Housing Market

Inflation and lingering economic struggles from the pandemic have exacerbated housing affordability challenges among financially stressed households, the report said. Read More

Grapevine: A Winning Streak / Eye on Originations

The meteoric rise in interest rates has subsided somewhat, giving originators a respite. For three weeks in a row, new applications have increased. But can the winning streak last? M&A on the rise? Read More

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