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Inside Mortgage Finance

October 1, 2020

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Loan Originations: Few Signs of a Boom Abating

If you thought the second quarter was a barn burner for loan production, just wait until you see the results for the third quarter. Across the board, executives are predicting stellar results. Read More

CSBS Moves Ahead with Nonbank Servicing Standards

Years in the making, the CSBS late this week finally unveiled its proposal on regulatory standards for nonbank servicers. Trouble ahead? Read More

GSEs Drive 2Q20 Growth in Servicing, Nonbanks Expand

Fannie and Freddie accounted for most of the growth in the supply of single-family mortgage debt outstanding, offsetting declines in the Ginnie and non-agency sectors. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Quicken Rebranding its Wholesale Business as Competition Heats Up

In an effort to more closely align its businesses, Quicken Loans is rebranding its wholesale division as Rocket Pro TPO. The announcement came less than 24 hours before rival United Wholesale unveiled plans to go public. Read More

Calabria’s ‘Worst Corporate Culture’ Remark Sets Tongues Wagging

Eric Kaplan of the Milken Institute said the best possible explanation for the FHFA director’s remark is he thinks the GSEs may still have some of that profit-at-any-cost mentality that got them into trouble a decade ago. Read More

FSOC Endorsement of Capital Rule Raises Eyebrows

If the Financial Stability Oversight Council gets its way, GSE capital standards will be tighter than what many in the industry want. Is that a problem? Opinions vary. Read More

MBA Takes Credit for CFPB Crackdown on False VA Ads

The Mortgage Bankers Association said it brought the issue to the attention of the CFPB. The result: At least eight lenders have been sanctioned. More on the way? Read More

A $2M Fund for Women- and Minority-Owned Brokerage Startups

United Wholesale Mortgage and Home Point have contributed to a program to help minority and women entrepreneurs open brokerage shops. Read More

Grapevine: GOS Dreams / Fannie, Freddie Earnings?

Mortgage origination profits haven’t been this good in decades. Gain-on-sale margins of 600 bps on government loans? At some shops, yes. Read More

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