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Inside Mortgage Finance

November 14, 2019

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New Primary MI Volume Nears Record in 3Q

The private MI industry wrote $118.2 billion of new insurance during the third quarter, coming within a whisker of matching the all-time high set 16 years ago. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Strong Demand for MSRs, Banks Players Once Again

Plenty of investors are looking to acquire servicing rights, including a handful of banks, according to industry participants. The outlook for the sector is rosy, though early-stage delinquencies are on the rise. Read More

FHA MMIF Capital Ratio Tops 4.8%, Highest Since Crisis

It was a bravura performance for the FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund in fiscal 2019. The MMIF ended the year with a capital ratio of 4.8%, more than double the statutory minimum. Read More

Fannie and Freddie Clearing the Decks for Eventual Stock Offering?

One of these days, the two mortgage giants will commence with a new stock offering. Right? The market seems to be betting on the fact, as are the government-sponsored enterprises. Read More

Calabria Hints at End Date for Conservatorships

FHFA Director Mark Calabria said to exit conservatorship Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will have to be adequately capitalized and make appropriate changes to their culture. Read More

Non-Agency M&A Heats Up: Starwood to Buy Luxury Mortgage

The non-QM market has been so hot this year that M&A activity is beginning to pick up a head of steam. Luxury Mortgage is the latest lender to pull the sale ripcord. There could be more. Read More

Freddie Hires McKinsey, But Not for What You Think

Contrary to recent reports, McKinsey will not help Freddie develop a plan to exit conservatorship. The contract is a routine part of stress testing. Read More

Pennsylvania Fines SoFi Over Mortgage Servicer License

Pennsylvania regulators hit nonbanks with fines for servicing mortgages in the state without a license. Read More

MISMO Releases Consent Language for Tax Transcripts

The standards development body has issued guidance on how to obtain tax-payer authorization to comply with the Taxpayers First Act. Read More

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