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Correspondent Platforms, Retail Gain Share in 3Q19

Wholesale-broker volume in the third quarter hit its highest level since early 2008 but lost market share with a relatively modest 16.7% increase from the previous period. (Includes six data charts.) Read More

Non-QM Lenders Expect Market Growth to Rocket

The non-QM market has seen strong growth since it started in 2014 though the sector still accounts for less than 5% of total residential originations.

FHFA Unveils 2020 GSE Loan Limit: $510,400, Up 5.38%

It's official: the FHFA on Tuesday released the 2020 conforming loan limit: $510,400, up 5.38% year over year.

Warehousers at Risk if Nonbanks Get FHLB Access?

Should nonbank mortgage firms be allowed to join the FHLB system? Hard to say, but if they gain access, the business of warehouse finance could be turned on its head. Or maybe not.

CFPB to Assess Mortgage Disclosure Rule; Meaning?

The CFPB plans to assess the effectiveness of the integrated mortgage disclosure rule, which is almost five years old. But be forewarned: It will not necessarily lead to elimination, or even modification.

1st Alliance Closes Amid Regulatory Dispute

After a regulatory dispute over state licensing laws in Connecticut, a skeleton crew remains. But the firm is plotting a comeback, potentially in another state next year.

Panel Recommends SOFR-Based ARM Language

Once SOFR has replaced LIBOR, new ARMs will be written referencing the new index. The language recommended by ARRC addresses the interim.

Mortgage Grapevine: The Big Unknown: GSE Capital / Talking to GSE Investors?

GSE recap-and-release continues to roll down the tracks. The big question: What will the capital standards bring? Meanwhile, chatter about investor meetings...

Inside Mortgage Finance

November 27, 2019

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Correspondent Platforms, Retail Gain Share in 3Q19

Non-QM Lenders Expect Market Growth to Rocket

FHFA Unveils 2020 GSE Loan Limit: $510,400, Up 5.38%

Warehousers at Risk if Nonbanks Get FHLB Access?

CFPB to Assess Mortgage Disclosure Rule; Meaning?

1st Alliance Closes Amid Regulatory Dispute

Panel Recommends SOFR-Based ARM Language

Mortgage Grapevine: The Big Unknown: GSE Capital / Talking to GSE Investors?

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November 27, 2019

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