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Refis Up Sharply in 1Q19, But Purchase Market Dominates

Most of the 20% surge in refinance business likely came from rate-term transactions rather than cash-out deals. First-timers held up slightly better than re-peat buyers. Read More

RoundPoint Sale Raises Questions: Purchase Price, Debt Assumption?

In one of the largest M&A deals of the year, Freedom has agreed to buy RoundPoint Mortgage but details are hard to come by, including the issue of debt assumption. Meanwhile, industry advisors fear that declining interest rates might put other transactions on hold.

Witherell Departs as CEO of Ludwig’s Promontory MortgagePath

Former investment banker and Freddie Mac executive Bruce Witherell has parted ways with Promontory MortgagePath, a vendor owned by Eugene Ludwig, who once headed the OCC. Witherell is currently fielding offers.

State Regulators Renewing Efforts to Oversee Nonbanks

States proposed standards in 2015 to increase oversight of nonbank lenders and servicers but didn’t act to finalize them. The new chairman of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors is making the issue a priority.

CFPB Regulatory To-Do List Includes QM Patch

The bureau's latest regulatory agenda includes plans to address the fate of the qualified mortgage "patch," but drops items regarding the use of disparate-impact theory in fair lending laws.

CBO Provides Options to Cut HECM Loan Guarantees

As HECM originations continue to decline, a Congressional Budget Office study analyzes four options for reducing the cost of future government guarantees on reverse mortgage loans.

CFPB Fines BSI Financial for Mortgage Servicing Violations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this week fined mortgage servicer BSI Financial Services, Irving, TX, just over $230,000 for illegal mortgage servicing practices. A new consent order from the agency lays out the details.

Inside Mortgage Finance

May 30, 2019

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Refis Up Sharply in 1Q19, But Purchase Market Dominates

RoundPoint Sale Raises Questions: Purchase Price, Debt Assumption?

Witherell Departs as CEO of Ludwig’s Promontory MortgagePath

State Regulators Renewing Efforts to Oversee Nonbanks

CFPB Regulatory To-Do List Includes QM Patch

CBO Provides Options to Cut HECM Loan Guarantees

CFPB Fines BSI Financial for Mortgage Servicing Violations

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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?

Inside Mortgage Finance

May 30, 2019

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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?