Mixed Signals in Early 2020 Home-Equity Loan Market

The supply of home-equity debt outstanding fell below $500 billion in the first quarter. And though new originations were up slightly, lenders took a step back in April. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Will Quicken IPO be a Game Changer for Nonbanks?

Given the current state of economic affairs in the nation, a nonbank mortgage company pulling off a public offering of stock seems like a long shot. Right? Maybe not. Read More

FHFA Holds Back Eligibility Standards for Seller/Servicers

Independent mortgage bankers heaved a sigh of relief after the Federal Housing Finance Agency said it will re-propose the minimum financial eligibility requirements for single-family seller/servicers. Read More

Lenders Raise the Bar for Self-Employed Borrowers

The GSEs and non-agency lenders are asking self-employed borrowers to submit more documents than what was required earlier this year. Read More

Flow MSR Bids Return but Mostly for GSE Product

The flow MSR market was all but dead a month ago but a revival of sorts is now underway. But don’t get too excited. Pricing isn’t great for sellers. Read More

Lawmakers Seek Probe into Rules for DACA Recipients

HUD Secretary Ben Carson told lawmakers he will cooperate with an inquiry into whether a new policy prevents DACA recipients from receiving federally backed mortgage loans. Read More

California Issues Final Rule on Consumer Privacy Law

While it is unclear how the attorney general would approach the enforcement efforts, the penalties for violations could be hefty and accumulate quickly. Read More

Fannie and Freddie Hire Underwriting Advisors

Industry stakeholders believe this is a sign the GSEs are on track to undergo their long-expected public offerings. Read More

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Mixed Signals in Early 2020 Home-Equity Loan Market

Will Quicken IPO be a Game Changer for Nonbanks?

FHFA Holds Back Eligibility Standards for Seller/Servicers

Lenders Raise the Bar for Self-Employed Borrowers

Flow MSR Bids Return but Mostly for GSE Product

Lawmakers Seek Probe into Rules for DACA Recipients

California Issues Final Rule on Consumer Privacy Law

Fannie and Freddie Hire Underwriting Advisors

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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?