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Inside Mortgage Finance

January 3, 2019

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GSE Single-Family MBS Business Declined Sharply in 4Q18

Seasonal factors slowed production of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS during the fourth quarter, although the refi sector showed some resilience in cash-out transactions. [Includes three data charts.] Read More

Servicing Sales to Boom in Early 2019, IMBs Need Cash

Declining profit margins and reduced production levels will push more inde-pendent mortgage companies to sell servicing. But falling interest rates might squash MSR prices. Read More

CMG Expands in Northeast, Assumes 14 RPM Branches

The California-based lender worked out an arrangement to take over 14 branch offices from RPM Mortgage, most of them in New Hampshire, and pick up about $650 million in annual lending capacity. Read More

Mortgage M&As This Year Likely to Top 2018 Tally

“We’re in a very challenging and turbulent time,” says a top mortgage consultant who predicts an intense period of industry consolidation through 2019 and perhaps beyond. Read More

Shutdown has Little Effect on FHA/VA Loan Programs

Agency mortgage business is proceeding normally as the partial shutdown of the federal government nears two weeks. FHA processing will likely be slowed, and there are still concerns about IRS transcripts. Federal flood in-surance remains in business. Read More

Rep. Waters Likely to Focus on Affordable Housing

The California Democrat is expected to focus on affordable housing issues and holding the Trump administration accountable. Read More

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