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First-Timers Lose Ground in 3Q20 Purchase-Loan Market

The GSEs saw an increase in the first-timer share of their purchase-mortgage business, while government loan programs lost ground. (Includes five data charts.) Read More

Mnuchin Nixes Idea of Quick End to GSE Conservatorship

In testimony before lawmakers, both Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed that time and care is needed to raise capital before the GSEs exit conservatorship. Read More

COVID Put Reforms Enacted After 2008 Crisis to the Test

Regulatory reforms initiated after the 2008 financial crisis seemed to work as intended during the COVID-19 downturn, according to participants at the ABS East conference. Read More

Bay Pond Buys into Flagstar, Talkot Pares Stake in Impac

A tale of two mortgage stocks: A hedge fund buys into Flagstar while a PE firm backs away from Impac. Read More

FHA Raises 2021 Loan Limits for Forwards, HECMs

FHA Commissioner Dana Wade has questioned the increase in loan limits, saying the agency has been put in a position of insuring a segment of borrowers who are better served by conventional lenders. Read More

As Coronavirus Surges Again, Forbearance Heads North

Particularly concerning is an uptick in borrowers who had previously exited forbearance options but are now once again seeking relief. Read More

New Loan Limits Mean Good Times Ahead for Redwood?

In areas where home price appreciation rises faster than conforming loan limits, Redwood's network of correspondent lenders gives it an edge in the jumbo loan market. Read More

Lending on Tribal Land Resumes But Issues Remain

Lenders that received redacted title status reports have been asked to contact BIA for new forms. Read More

Grapevine: No Clues from Caliber / Das Headed to DC?

When Caliber Home Loans eventually goes public will CEO Sanjiv Das stay on or will he head to Washington? Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

December 3, 2020

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First-Timers Lose Ground in 3Q20 Purchase-Loan Market

Mnuchin Nixes Idea of Quick End to GSE Conservatorship

COVID Put Reforms Enacted After 2008 Crisis to the Test

Bay Pond Buys into Flagstar, Talkot Pares Stake in Impac

FHA Raises 2021 Loan Limits for Forwards, HECMs

As Coronavirus Surges Again, Forbearance Heads North

New Loan Limits Mean Good Times Ahead for Redwood?

Lending on Tribal Land Resumes But Issues Remain

Grapevine: No Clues from Caliber / Das Headed to DC?

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December 3, 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?