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Inside Mortgage Finance

August 26, 2021

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Correspondent Platforms Take Biggest Hit in 2Q21

The shift toward purchase-money loans helped third-party originators overall, but correspondent production lost out on the growth of non-agency lending in the second quarter. (Includes six data charts.) Read More

Steady Growth in Subservicing, but COVID Challenges Loom

Subservicers have shown steady gains the past few years but they could be inundated with new work — and headaches — if COVID-related foreclosures turn ugly once the federal moratoria end. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Green Shoots: Investor Agrees to Buy $13B of MSRs

For servicing auctions to truly proliferate, the Federal Reserve would need to end its stimulus program. In other words, if rates don’t rise much from here, deal volume could be muted. Meanwhile, buyers with cash are waiting. Read More

Industry Gears Up for In-Person Conferences

Trade groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association and the Structured Finance Association that are planning in-person conferences this fall are keeping a close watch on ever-developing COVID-19 safety protocols. Read More

Delinquency Rate Improves, Foreclosures Still a Concern

The total delinquency rate fell by 155 basis points between March and June, according to Inside Mortgage Finance’s Large Servicer Delinquency Index. Still, close to 1.5 million borrowers are more than 90 days past due. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Is it Time to Get Rid of Mortgage Branch Licenses?

As the pandemic meanders on, state regulators are following the lead of employers and adopting agile workplace policies, including changing branch licensing requirements. Read More

Grapevine: Getting Leaner: Mr. Cooper

As the refi boom begins to wane, nonbank mortgage giant Mr. Cooper is paring certain business lines. Should other lenders follow suit? Read More

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