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Inside Mortgage Trends

November 15, 2024

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Nonbank Earnings Pummeled by MSR Losses in 3Q

Nonbanks reported a massive $1.38 million decline in mortgage-banking income during the third quarter. Most of that was because of accounting issues related to servicing. Read More

Correspondents Gain Agency Market Share in Third Quarter

While retail continued to be the top channel in securitizations of conforming loans, correspondents gained 294 basis points of market share in the third quarter. Read More

Housing Affordability Policy to Change Post Trump Win

The mortgage finance and housing communities are hopeful of strong housing affordability policies from a second Trump term, but expect the approach to differ from efforts under the Biden administration. Read More

AI Raises Compliance and Transparency Concerns for Lenders

Regulators warn that there is no exemption in fair lending laws for advanced technology. Read More

Lenders Advised to Protect Against Employee Poaching

With productive loan originators at a premium, there are strategies lenders can implement to protect themselves from poaching. Read More

Borrowers Turn to Advisory-Focused Lenders for Guidance

A more challenging housing market has led more homebuyers to seek guidance from loan officers, according to a new J.D. Power survey. Read More

Blend Labs Hits Financial Milestone in 3Q

Officials at Blend are optimistic the mortgage technology provider will reach its goal of sustained profitability in the fourth quarter. Read More

Grapevine: More Homeowners Staying Put; Gains From eClosing

Lock-in persists; eClosing found to provide pricing gains; home sales expected to increase; LOs shy away from AI; credit card offers rewards points for mortgage payments; steady profits for LendingTree from lead business. Read More

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