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Nonbank Servicers Pass New Milestone in Top 50 Ranking

Among the top 50 players in mortgage servicing, nonbanks saw their portfolios grow 5.7% from the third to the fourth quarter. Depositories posted a 2.9% decline. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

As New Chairman Takes Over, NCUA Proposal on MSRs in Doubt

The NCUA board in December voted 2-1 to allow federal credit unions to acquire MSRs from other FCUs. The lone dissenting vote came from Todd Harper, who was just appointed NCUA chairman. Read More

As Production Slips at Wells, Its Employees Become Targets

With Wells Fargo being less aggressive these days, mortgage competitors feel emboldened to make offers to its best and brightest. A temporary situation? Read More

Several Mortgage Lenders Victims of Catfishing

Mortgage companies across the country may have hired processors and underwriters based on fraudulent resumes. Read More

A Wave of Forbearance Plans Scheduled to End. What Now?

Close to 25% of mortgages in forbearance plans will hit the end of their relief period in March, with more expirations in April and beyond. Problem: Many of the borrowers in forbearance are delinquent. Read More

A ‘Disruptor’ in the Mortgage Servicing Arena?

Is the business of servicing residential loans in need of a mortgage technology shake-up? Should Black Knight and Fiserv be worried? Meet Valon. Read More

Disparate Impact May Be Back to the Drawing Board

HUD issued a final rule on the much-debated disparate-impact theory in September. A month later, a federal court ordered a preliminary injunction blocking its implementation. Read More

State AGs Oppose Settlement in PHH Processing Fee Case

State attorneys general said the proposed settlement is a step backward because it not only allows PHH to continue charging an “illegal” processing fee but increase it as well. Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

February 4, 2021

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Nonbank Servicers Pass New Milestone in Top 50 Ranking

As New Chairman Takes Over, NCUA Proposal on MSRs in Doubt

As Production Slips at Wells, Its Employees Become Targets

Several Mortgage Lenders Victims of Catfishing

A Wave of Forbearance Plans Scheduled to End. What Now?

A ‘Disruptor’ in the Mortgage Servicing Arena?

Disparate Impact May Be Back to the Drawing Board

State AGs Oppose Settlement in PHH Processing Fee Case

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February 4, 2021

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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?