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Government Programs Grow Share of MI Market in Early 2019

New primary mortgage insurance activity was down in the first quarter of 2019, but FHA and VA managed to expand their share of the market thanks to surging refinance business. Private MIs started the year slightly ahead of the pace in early 2018. Read More

Calabria on a Hiring Spree to Build an 'A' Team at FHFA

The agency has begun to assemble the team that is supposed to deliver on the new director's plans for housing-finance reform. So far, the industry is impressed.

Industry Fears VA Probe May Lead to FCA-Like Settlements

Possibly dozens of VA lenders have been handed subpoenas from the federal government tied to VA delinquencies and possibly loan churning. Is this a fishing expedition or something more? Needless to say, lenders are worried.

Ditech Financial’s Fate to be Decided by the End of May

An auction of Ditech Financial is scheduled for the end of May. At stake is not only the company’s future — and the jobs of roughly 2,700 full-time employees — but $187.2 billion in mortgage servicing rights. If bidders fail to show up, Ch. 7 will likely be the next step.

Ninth Circuit Upholds Constitutionality of CFPB

A federal appeals court has upheld CFPB's constitutionality. This means there is no circuit split on the issue, which would encourage the Supreme Court to take up the case.

CFPB Proposes Relief for HMDA Reporting

The bureau has proposed raising the coverage threshold for smaller lenders under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. Separately, it has also sought input on whether to make changes to the required data fields in a separate notice.

Industry Groups Urge Congress to Extend NFIP

Housing and financial services groups are calling upon Congress to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, which is set to expire on May 31.

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May 9, 2019

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Government Programs Grow Share of MI Market in Early 2019

Calabria on a Hiring Spree to Build an 'A' Team at FHFA

Industry Fears VA Probe May Lead to FCA-Like Settlements

Ditech Financial’s Fate to be Decided by the End of May

Ninth Circuit Upholds Constitutionality of CFPB

CFPB Proposes Relief for HMDA Reporting

Industry Groups Urge Congress to Extend NFIP

Mortgage Grapevine: A New Way to Invest in MSRs; Ocwen Plans Significant Cutbacks; Applications Improve…

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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?