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Inside Mortgage Finance

August 8, 2019

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Primary MI Volume Soars in 2Q19; Private MI Share Up

Private mortgage insurers came close to setting an all-time record for new business written through traditional flow transactions during the second quarter. FHA and VA also posted hefty gains from the first quarter. Read More

Freedom Mortgage Inks Another M&A Deal. More on the Way?

The top-10 originator recently agreed to buy mid-sized lender J.G. Wentworth Home Loans of the mid-Atlantic. M&A sources contend that Stan Middleman’s shop has more deals in the pipeline. Read More

MSR Transfers were Strong in 2Q. So Why are Dealmakers Blue?

The transfer of bulk mortgage servicing rights was strong in the second quarter but dealmakers didn’t really feel it in the auction market. Investment bankers believe the second half could see strong MSR sale activity. Read More

HUD to Raise the Bar on Disparate-Impact Claims

The department plans to make it harder for plaintiffs to bring a disparate-impact claim under the Fair Housing Act. Read More

MSR Buyers Liable for Contracted-Out Obligations: CFPB

The CFPB in a recent court filing said buyers of mortgage servicing rights are responsible for violations even if the obligation remains with the original owner for a short period of time. Read More

Private MIs Believe QM ‘Patch’ Expiration Won’t Hurt Business

Private mortgage insurers are optimistic the sector won’t face a large decline in volume once the qualified mortgage patch expires. Read More

Mortgage Servicers at Bottom End for Customer Satisfaction

A recent study used six factors to rank the nation’s 30 largest mortgage service companies. The results aren’t pretty. Read More

Financial Knowledge, Lender Shopping Linked to Interest Rates

Borrowers who don’t shop for mortgages and lack financial knowhow tend to pay higher interest rates. Read More

Mortgage Grapevine: Down, Down, Down: Interest Rates

Mortgage rates are at three-year lows but it’s possible a floor might not be seen for some time. Credit (blame?) the trade war with China. Read More

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