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Private MI Loses Share as Refi Buoys FHA/VA in 4Q19

Arch Mortgage Insurance retained its ranking as the top private MI in the business, but several of its competitors gained market share in 2019. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Bloomberg Touts Fannie-Freddie Merger

If billionaire Mike Bloomberg starts looking like a front-runner in the 2020 presidential elections, putting out stock offerings on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could prove difficult. Read More

Enough Policy Guidance on False Claims Act?

A top Justice Department official says there is no need for providing more policy guidance regarding the appropriate use of the False Claims Act. Read More

Between M&A and IPO Talk, Interest in Non-QM Sector High

The future looks particularly bright these days for non-qualified-mortgage shops looking to sell or go public. One lender that can take down the for-sale sign is Citadel Servicing Corp. Read More

GAO Study on Appraisal Standards

Concerned about relaxed appraisal standards for mortgage originations, two senior members of the House Financial Services Committee want the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study. Read More

Clarity on ‘Auto-Dialer’ Needed

Mortgage service providers are seeking a clarification from the Federal Communications Commission on the definition of an “automatic telephone dialing system” in light of differing court interpretations. Read More

Fannie Promises to Adopt Hedge Accounting

Fannie Mae reported ”fair value losses” of $2.2 billion for 2019. That’s compared to a $1.1 billion gain in 2018, and a $1.2 billion loss in 2017. Volatility in the company’s income reflects its hedging operations. Read More

Mortgage Grapevine: Whither, New Applications? / Compared to a Year Ago…

Loan applications took a dive last week but for the most part lenders remain optimistic about the months ahead. Meanwhile, a fintech lender plans to buy a bank, an industry first. Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

February 20, 2020

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Private MI Loses Share as Refi Buoys FHA/VA in 4Q19

Bloomberg Touts Fannie-Freddie Merger

Enough Policy Guidance on False Claims Act?

Between M&A and IPO Talk, Interest in Non-QM Sector High

GAO Study on Appraisal Standards

Clarity on ‘Auto-Dialer’ Needed

Fannie Promises to Adopt Hedge Accounting

Mortgage Grapevine: Whither, New Applications? / Compared to a Year Ago…

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Inside Mortgage Finance

February 20, 2020

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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?