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Brokers Post Banner Year in 2019, Retail Gains in 4Q19

The wholesale-broker market was the fastest-growing production channel in 2019 and reached its strongest annual volume since the financial crisis. Retail saw bigger gains in the fourth quarter as refinance volume spiked. (Includes six data charts.) Read More

Freddie’s 4Q19 Net Income Spikes, Fannie Not So Much

The government-sponsored enterprises reported earnings gains for the fourth quarter but for the full year it was a different story.

Wells’ New Mortgage Chief Comes From Arch Rival JPM

Wells Fargo will soon have a new mortgage chief: Michael Weinbach, who comes over from JPMorgan Chase. His mission: to control the megabank’s mortgage message. Read More

Mortgage Performance Exceptionally Strong at End of 2019

The mortgage delinquency rate hit a record low at the end of last year, helped by a strong economy. There were a few signs of performance issues, including an uptick in certain delinquency types and foreclosure starts. Read More

2021 Budget for Housing Finance: Déjà vu, Again

Just like previous budgets proposed by President Trump, the 2021 version stands little chance of getting passed by Congress. But it does provide a win-dow into the administration’s priorities. Read More

HUD 2021 Budget: Funding For Most Programs Down

FHA and Ginnie Mae sought the same discretionary funding levels as last year in the Trump administration’s proposed budget for 2021 released this week. Read More

Nonbanks Take the Lead on Social Media Strategy

Mortgage lenders are increasingly taking advantage of social media platforms to advertise and maintain customer relationships. Read More

Miami Drops Lawsuits Against Banks; Wells Faces HAMP Suit

Miami withdrew mortgage-related lawsuits against BofA, Citi, Chase and Wells. Another lawsuit against Wells was certified as class action. Read More

Mortgage Grapevine: ARMs and the GSEs (Bye Bye LIBOR) / Non-QM CEO Pay?

Bye bye to LIBOR for Fannie and Freddie / What do Non-QM CEOs Earn? Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

February 13, 2020

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Brokers Post Banner Year in 2019, Retail Gains in 4Q19

Freddie’s 4Q19 Net Income Spikes, Fannie Not So Much

Wells’ New Mortgage Chief Comes From Arch Rival JPM

Mortgage Performance Exceptionally Strong at End of 2019

2021 Budget for Housing Finance: Déjà vu, Again

HUD 2021 Budget: Funding For Most Programs Down

Nonbanks Take the Lead on Social Media Strategy

Miami Drops Lawsuits Against Banks; Wells Faces HAMP Suit

Mortgage Grapevine: ARMs and the GSEs (Bye Bye LIBOR) / Non-QM CEO Pay?

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