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Agency Market Taps Brakes in 1Q21 as Home Sales Slow

The first quarter of 2021 still ranks second in total agency MBS production despite a sharp decline in purchase-mortgage volume. Several top sellers boosted agency volume in early 2021. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

No End in Sight for GSE Adverse Market Fee

Despite soaring profits, Fannie and Freddie continue to levy a 50-basis-point fee on nearly all refis to pay for the cost of COVID-19. Read More

Will Caliber’s IPO Plan Morph Into a Franchise Sale?

There’s more than one way to turn your mortgage company into cash. One is an IPO. The other is an outright sale. Will Caliber go the latter? Read More

CSBS Moving Forward with Standards for Nonbank Servicers

States hope to finalize standards for nonbank servicers despite strong opposition from industry participants. Details are still being ironed out, and implementation remains a concern. Read More

When It Comes to MSRs, the Catchword is Deleverage

Conditions are ripe to unload servicing assets, either on a flow or bulk basis. One factor: a fear of higher tax rates. Read More

Broad Opposition to CFPB’s Plan to Delay End of QM Patch

A number of groups representing lenders and consumer advocates said the CFPB should abandon an effort to extend the QM patch beyond July 1. The regulator also faces hurdles involving the GSEs and federal rulemaking requirements. Read More

Economists: Homebuyers Really Are Getting Out of Town

Fannie’s Desktop Underwriter data give a glimpse into the mechanics of the so-called urban exodus. Read More

CFPB Proposal to Halt Foreclosures Until 2022 Sparks Controversy

Cowen analyst Jaret Seiberg warned the CFPB could be “setting the stage for an enforcement avalanche” against lenders that foreclose on troubled borrowers. Read More

Grapevine: Spinning Off Genworth MI? / Waiting on an FHA MIP Cut

The long running M&A saga of Genworth and its foreign suitor finally ended this week. Also, look for an FHA MIP cut down the road? Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

April 8, 2021

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Agency Market Taps Brakes in 1Q21 as Home Sales Slow

No End in Sight for GSE Adverse Market Fee

Will Caliber’s IPO Plan Morph Into a Franchise Sale?

CSBS Moving Forward with Standards for Nonbank Servicers

When It Comes to MSRs, the Catchword is Deleverage

Broad Opposition to CFPB’s Plan to Delay End of QM Patch

Economists: Homebuyers Really Are Getting Out of Town

CFPB Proposal to Halt Foreclosures Until 2022 Sparks Controversy

Grapevine: Spinning Off Genworth MI? / Waiting on an FHA MIP Cut

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Inside Mortgage Finance

April 8, 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?