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Nonbanks Near Dominance in Top 50 Servicing Firms

While the top two servicers reported a $50.6 billion decline in their combined portfolio during the first quarter, a handful of nonbanks saw significant growth from the end of 2019. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

COVID-19 Fallout Hammers Freddie’s 1Q20 Revenue

The economic damage caused by the pandemic took a bite out of Freddie’s first-quarter results. More trouble lies ahead, including forced MSR transfers. Read More

Mr. Cooper Exits Wholesale. A One-Off or a Trend?

When the going gets tough, the wholesale channel is often the first to go. Mr. Cooper this week shuttered its broker platform, but will other table-funders follow suit? Read More

Servicers Appeal to Congress for Help

After failing to get help from federal agencies, nonbank servicers’ lobbying efforts for a liquidity facility have shifted to Congress. Read More

Title Insurers 1Q Earnings See Mixed Impact of COVID-19

Investment losses dented title insurance underwriters’ bottom lines in the first quarter of 2020. However, the refinance boom boosted their order volume. Read More

GSEs Clarify No Lump Sum at End of Forbearance

At the end of the forbearance period, mortgage servicers will provide homeowners several options for making up missed payments, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reassured borrowers. Read More

LO Compensation in March Highest in Six Months

Lenders continued to increase loan originator compensation in the first quarter of 2020. However, this party won’t last long as the industry braces for recession, job losses and tighter underwriting. Read More

CFPB Wields Light Touch on COVID-Era MSR Transfer Scrutiny

The CFPB will use supervisory feedback, rather than enforcement actions, to identify compliance issues in MSR transfers during the pandemic. Read More

A Continuous Uptick in Forbearance Requests

COVID-related forbearance requests increased once again, according to the latest tally from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

April 30, 2020

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Nonbanks Near Dominance in Top 50 Servicing Firms

COVID-19 Fallout Hammers Freddie’s 1Q20 Revenue

Mr. Cooper Exits Wholesale. A One-Off or a Trend?

Servicers Appeal to Congress for Help

Title Insurers 1Q Earnings See Mixed Impact of COVID-19

GSEs Clarify No Lump Sum at End of Forbearance

LO Compensation in March Highest in Six Months

CFPB Wields Light Touch on COVID-Era MSR Transfer Scrutiny

A Continuous Uptick in Forbearance Requests

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Inside Mortgage Finance

April 30, 2020

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