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As MBA Battles FHFA, Industry Banks on the Fed

Nonbank liquidity remained a contentious issue this week with the FHFA shutting the Fannie/Freddie assistance window as the coronavirus continued to hammer the U.S. economy. Solutions? Maybe the Fed. Read More

Issues Aplenty as Agency Market Barrels into 2020

Don’t look now, but the agency MBS market started the year on a pace to rival the all-time record set back in 2003. It probably won’t last. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Jumbo Correspondent Lending Takes a Hit, Chase Still Active

Wells Fargo has temporarily halted jumbo production through correspondent sellers while Chase, the other major player, is still active. Read More

Pandemic-Related Forbearance Requests Spike. How High Can It Go?

In the coronavirus era, mortgage forbearance is the watchword. But just how many loans will go that route? Will Ginnie Mae get swamped? Read More

Servicers Brace for Large MSR Marks. Mr. Cooper Goes First

Megaservicer Mr. Cooper anticipates a large MSR mark for the first quarter, thanks to lower rates and COVID-19. The big question: How bad will it be for the rest of the industry? Read More

Large Nonbank Servicers’ Finances ‘Healthy’ at 1Q End

Mr. Cooper and Ocwen disclosed relatively healthy financials for the first quarter. However, the overall outlook for nonbank servicers is uncertain Read More

IMBs May Need Small Business Loans

Small independent mortgage firms may need to tap the small business loan program under the CARES Act to maintain operations. Read More

Former Freddie CEO Offers a Fix for Mortgage Servicing

The support mortgage servicers receive during the coronavirus crisis may be used as a cudgel to enforce key changes. Read More

FHFA Hires Law Firm to Advise on Ending Conservatorships

Milbank has received a one-year, $3 million contract to provide legal services related to ending the conservatorships of the GSEs. Read More

IRS Temporarily Shuts Down IVES

The Internal Revenue Service has temporarily closed its Income Verification Express Service used by lenders to verify borrowers’ tax returns. Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

April 9, 2020

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As MBA Battles FHFA, Industry Banks on the Fed

Issues Aplenty as Agency Market Barrels into 2020

Jumbo Correspondent Lending Takes a Hit, Chase Still Active

Pandemic-Related Forbearance Requests Spike. How High Can It Go?

Servicers Brace for Large MSR Marks. Mr. Cooper Goes First

Large Nonbank Servicers’ Finances ‘Healthy’ at 1Q End

IMBs May Need Small Business Loans

Former Freddie CEO Offers a Fix for Mortgage Servicing

FHFA Hires Law Firm to Advise on Ending Conservatorships

IRS Temporarily Shuts Down IVES

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UWM to Acquire Two Harbors, Eyeing Servicing

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Lennar’s Average Sale Price for New Homes Dropping

Featured Data

Non-Agency Jumbo Originations Slow in Third Quarter

Jumbo Servicing Volume Slightly Down in Third Quarter

Refis Lift Agency MBS to Three-Year High in November

Broker Channel Regains Some Share in Third Quarter

Featured Reports

Agency Seller-Issuer Profile: 3Q25 (PDF)

Lender Profiles 2Q25: Top 25 (PDF)

GSE Repurchase Activity: Cumulative to Second Quarter 2025 (PDF Format)

Mortgage Profitability Report 2Q25 (PDF)

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April 9, 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?