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GSE-Eligible Lending Drove Surge in 2Q20 Originations

The primary market tilted more heavily to conventional-conforming production in the second quarter as lenders rode soaring consumer demand and hefty profit margins to sell loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

The FHA MMIF Has $72 Billion at Its Disposal. Will it Be Enough?

With FHA late payments accelerating in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, all eyes turn to the financial health of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. Is it time to worry? Read More

Strong Demand for Jumbos Despite Tighter Underwriting

Strong demand for jumbo mortgages helped support origination volume in the second quarter even as many banks tightened underwriting standards for the loans. Read More

Rocket Goes Public at Reduced Price, Farner Eyes 25% Market Share

The much-anticipated IPO of origination market leader Rocket Companies commenced Thursday morning but at a reduced offering price. Surprising? Not really, but some analysts are worried about lending volumes for 2021 and beyond. Read More

FHFA Boosts Liquidity Requirements for GSEs

The new standards are based on the government-sponsored enterprises’ cash flow needs during periods when they may not have access to the debt market. Read More

FHFA Allows GSEs to Buy Early Forbearance Loans for Longer

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase early forbearance loans until Aug. 31, but they still have to impose steep loan-level price adjustments to limit their risk of losses. Read More

Grapevine: A Boom with Long Legs? / Ocwen’s Worry List

How long might the refi boom last? Answer: Into 2021, at least. Meanwhile, Ocwen doesn't rule out a sale.

Inside Mortgage Finance

August 6, 2020

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GSE-Eligible Lending Drove Surge in 2Q20 Originations

The FHA MMIF Has $72 Billion at Its Disposal. Will it Be Enough?

Strong Demand for Jumbos Despite Tighter Underwriting

Rocket Goes Public at Reduced Price, Farner Eyes 25% Market Share

FHFA Boosts Liquidity Requirements for GSEs

FHFA Allows GSEs to Buy Early Forbearance Loans for Longer

Grapevine: A Boom with Long Legs? / Ocwen’s Worry List

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Inside Mortgage Finance

August 6, 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?