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Inside Mortgage Finance

September 19, 2019

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Jumbo Market Lights Up in 2Q19, Agency Volume Soars

The conforming-jumbo business might be an attractive target for shrinking the GSE footprint as the loan limit is poised to top $500,000. But it's not clear it would de-risk Fannie/Freddie business. Read More

End of GSE Profit Sweep Imminent, Says Calabria

FHFA and Treasury are close to signing a letter agreement that will eliminate the profit sweep by month-end, according to the agency’s director. Read More

FHFA Throws Down the Gauntlet on a GSE Pilot, Kills MSR Financing Effort

FHFA Director Mark Calabria this week ended a pilot program that allowed the GSEs to extend lines of credit to nonbanks pledging servicing rights as collateral. Read More

Indicted Chairman of Eli Global Gets the Boot

Eli Global, the owner of three active mortgage lenders, has a new name — Global Growth — and a new chairman — George Vandeman. Meanwhile, founder Greg Lindberg remains the sole owner of Eli. Read More

On QM ‘Patch’ Resolution, Comments Vary Widely

The CFPB received numerous comments on its plan to adjust standards for qualified mortgages. However, industry stakeholders are divided on what steps the bureau should take. Read More

Subservicing Sector Continues to Grow — But More Slowly

Growth in subservicing contracts slowed a bit in the second quarter as con-tinued low interest rates took their toll. It’s anticipated that once rates in-crease, more vendors could disappear through M&A. Read More

NAR Urges Congress to Extend NFIP for Five Years

With the National Flood Insurance Program scheduled to lapse at the end of the month, Realtors are urging House lawmakers to consider legislation to reauthorize the program through September 2024. Read More

The Pros and Cons of Automated Valuation Models

As automated valuation models gain popularity, industry analysts weigh the benefits and risks of such tools. Read More

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