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Nonbanks Grow in Top 50, Servicing More Fragmented

Nonbanks gained ground on depository institutions among the top 50 participants in the servicing market. Several large banks were content to let their portfolios decline. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Is the Window Closing on Mortgage IPOs?

A few months back, green lights were flashing for mortgage companies seeking public ownership. But not so much anymore. The one to watch: Caliber.

Conforming Loan Limit May Approach $540K in 2021

An exclusive Inside Mortgage Finance analysis shows the conforming loan limit will climb about 5.6% next year. The high-cost limit could top $800,000.

Demand for MSR Returns, Pricing Recovering Too

The flow market for MSR sales is returning to normal after COVID-related volatility in March and April caused demand for MSRs to wane. Traditional sellers of MSRs retained servicing this summer, helped by profits from the refi business. Read More

Mortgage Workers Returning. But Just How Many?

The pandemic has changed (forever) the equation of how many mortgage workers need to be in the office. Right? Read More

Proxy Battle for CoreLogic Intensifies

CoreLogic’s largest shareholders have raised doubts over the data vendor’s commitment to carrying out a full and fair sales process. The company is in talks with potential buyers at a value of at least $80 a share. Read More

Loans Exiting Forbearance are ‘Low Hanging Fruit’

While the share of loans in forbearance continues to decline, the borrowers who remain in relief could be more difficult to help, according to industry analysts. Read More

Court Dismisses Charges in $500 Million MF Mortgage Fraud Case

A federal judge found that the government’s failure to provide evidence in a timely manner violated the defendants’ constitutional right to a speedy trial. But the case was dismissed without prejudice. Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

November 5, 2020

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Nonbanks Grow in Top 50, Servicing More Fragmented

Is the Window Closing on Mortgage IPOs?

Conforming Loan Limit May Approach $540K in 2021

Demand for MSR Returns, Pricing Recovering Too

Mortgage Workers Returning. But Just How Many?

Proxy Battle for CoreLogic Intensifies

Loans Exiting Forbearance are ‘Low Hanging Fruit’

Court Dismisses Charges in $500 Million MF Mortgage Fraud Case

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November 5, 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?