Heavy Refi Activity Boosts Agency Business in 3Q19

Agency single-family MBS production surged to $463.7 billion in the third quarter, the hottest market in nearly 11 years. But a handful of top players recorded declining sales to Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie platforms. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

GSEs to Retain More Capital. Should Investors Steer Clear?

Fannie and Freddie can keep more of what they earn thanks to a new Treasury/FHFA edict, but buying stock in the two companies remains a dicey proposition. Read More

GSE Shareholders Continue Battle Against Profit Sweep

Even though the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that the structure of the FHFA is unconstitutional, GSE shareholders have petitioned for a Supreme Court review of their case. Read More

Lenders Anticipate Strong Originations for the Rest of 2019

Remember when rates ticked up a few weeks ago? Forget about it. Rates fell again, applications are strong and pipelines are full. Read More

Connecticut Lender, Regulator in Licensing Row

A Connecticut lender has accused a state regulator of forcing it out of business by adopting an aggressive interpretation of the LO licensing law. Read More

North Dakota Appraisal Waiver Draws Ire from Democrats

A temporary waiver from appraisals for certain residential real estate transactions in North Dakota has come under fire from Democrats. Read More

Stakeholders Seek Improvements in HECM Program

Witnesses at a House subcommittee hearing on the reverse mortgage program called for improved servicer oversight, mandatory loss mitigation for new HECMs and a new risk rating system. Read More

Mortgage Grapevine: 3Q19 Was Pretty Darn Good / Ditech, Anyone?

Based on reports from non-QM lenders Angel Oak and Citadel, the third quarter was a strong one for most originators. Meanwhile, the Ditech wind-down is almost over. Read More

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Heavy Refi Activity Boosts Agency Business in 3Q19

GSEs to Retain More Capital. Should Investors Steer Clear?

GSE Shareholders Continue Battle Against Profit Sweep

Lenders Anticipate Strong Originations for the Rest of 2019

Connecticut Lender, Regulator in Licensing Row

North Dakota Appraisal Waiver Draws Ire from Democrats

Stakeholders Seek Improvements in HECM Program

Mortgage Grapevine: 3Q19 Was Pretty Darn Good / Ditech, Anyone?

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