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Inside Mortgage Finance

November 21, 2019

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Agency Jumbos Erupt in 3Q; Loan-Limit Hike Is Pending

The conforming-jumbo business was booming in the third quarter, especially at Fannie and the VA. Meanwhile, the FHFA likely will boost the conforming loan limit to over $500,000 for 2020. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

FHFA to Re-propose Fannie and Freddie Capital Rules

The re-proposal means the industry can expect extensive revisions. Nevertheless, the FHFA said the move will not affect the timeline for the recap and re-lease of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More

Former Treasury Official Stands Up for GSE Shareholders

Craig Phillips, the former Treasury point man on housing reform, told industry insiders that the recap and release of Fannie and Freddie should “really respect the rights of the current shareholders.” Read More

Non-QM Market is Red Hot but Not All Rip Cords Will be Pulled

When one non-QM lender agrees to sell, it stands to reason a peer company might for sale as well. Right? Not necessarily. Read More

State Regulators Closing in on Setting Nonbank Capital Rules

State regulators plan to issue capital requirements for nonbank lenders and servicers. There hasn’t been much movement on 2015 proposals. Read More

MLO Transitional Licensing Regime to Take Effect Next Week

Starting next week, mortgage loan originators that move from banks to non-banks or between states can operate with temporary authority. But there may be potential compliance risks, warned attorneys. Read More

No Plan to Cut FHA Premiums Despite a Robust MMIF

Analysts say the current administration is more focused on trying to reduce the FHA footprint. Read More

Mortgage Grapevine: If Only He Had Waited to Sell

The founder of PennyMac has been selling shares in the company. But after he did, the stock price climbed even higher. Read More

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