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Agency Jumbo Production Off Sharply, Non-agency Steady

Some of the sharp drop in non-agency jumbo securitization resulted from higher loan limits, but volume was buoyed by a large pool of seasoned loans sold to Freddie Mac. Read More

Treasury’s GSE Advisory Contract Could be Worth $100M

It's common knowledge in the industry that the Treasury Department is working on a recap-and-release plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. To pull off such a massive undertaking the government will need an investment banker. But who?

Warehouse Banks Gain in Commitments but Worries Remain

The warehouse lending sector rises and falls depending on the origination volume of nonbank mortgage providers. The first quarter of 2019 yielded a 4.1% drop in loan production but warehouse commitments increased by 4.4%. Now, with rates headed lower, better days are ahead. But will it last?

Calabria Touts Fewer Regulations for Homebuilders

FHFA Director Mark Calabria preached to the choir at an NAHB event this week, while Realtors worry his reform plans are too ideological. Read More

Reg Relief for Banks on Servicing Seen as Insufficient

Regulatory relief for banks on mortgage servicing assets doesn’t amount to much, according to industry participants. Some of them warned that banks will leave the sector due to harsh capital requirements even as regulators defended their decisions. Read More

Ginnie Summit to Focus on Modernization, Counterparty Risk

Modernization of its mortgage securitization platform, compliance and counterparty risk will be the focus of Ginnie Mae’s 2019 Summit next week. Nearly 800 industry stakeholders are expected to attend. Read More

Congress Extends NFIP Through September

After much ado over procedural issues, Congress this week voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, but only until the end of September.

Inside Mortgage Finance

June 6, 2019

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Agency Jumbo Production Off Sharply, Non-agency Steady

Treasury’s GSE Advisory Contract Could be Worth $100M

Warehouse Banks Gain in Commitments but Worries Remain

Calabria Touts Fewer Regulations for Homebuilders

Reg Relief for Banks on Servicing Seen as Insufficient

Ginnie Summit to Focus on Modernization, Counterparty Risk

Congress Extends NFIP Through September

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Inside Mortgage Finance

June 6, 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?