Cart

Inside Mortgage Finance

October 10, 2019

View Archived Issues

Private MIs Expand Share of First-timer Market in 3Q19

Repeat homebuyers accounted for over half of the agency purchase-mortgage market in the third quarter, the first time that’s happened in a while. (Includes four data charts.) Read More

FHFA Seeks Expert to End Control of Fannie, Freddie

The agency is looking for a financial advisor to help in its efforts to remove the government-sponsored enterprises from conservatorship. Read More

Servicing ‘Marks’ Will Hurt in 3Q19; Originations Strong

The industry is bracing for another round of negative servicing marks tied to MSRs. However, strong origination results for the third quarter should buffer the carnage. Read More

Altisource Pulls the Plug on Real Estate Advisory Unit

Mortgage vendor Altisource this week closed its consumer advisory service Owners.com, even though home sales and originations remain brisk. Read More

Characteristics Vary Among Mortgages for Investment Properties

Underwriting standards vary sharply for investment-property loans delivered to the GSEs and those sold into non-agency MBS. Read More

Lenders Seek to Undo CFPB Enforcement Actions

With the CFPB ceasing to defend its constitutionality, financial institutions are challenging the bureau’s enforcement actions. Read More

Is the Hiatus to the Net Worth Sweep a Flimflam?

Analyst Richard Bove thinks the new net worth sweep agreement is just a gimmick because the liquidation preference on Treasury’s preferred stock will offset any increase in the GSEs’ capital buffers. Read More

Strong VA Activity Prompts Lenders to Boost Staff

Soaring loan demand is prompting lenders to hire more people. NewDay USA is set to add more than 100 new employees. Read More

Mortgage Grapevine: Robust Pipelines Continue / A Hint of M&A Activity

Origination pipelines remain full and lenders, for the most part, are feeling optimistic about profits. Can it last? Probably, as long as rates remain low. Read More

Latest Imf News

More Imf News

Featured Data

More Featured Data

Featured Reports

More Latest Reports

Featured Poll

As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?

View Results