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Inside Mortgage Finance

December 9, 2021

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Non-Agency Jumbo Lending Pulls Ahead, GSEs Stumble

Non-agency jumbo lending has been booming in 2021, but the $647,200 question is how big an impact new agency loan limits will have on the market. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Turmoil Dims the Odds of Better.com Becoming Public

Better.com’s dream of becoming a public company is on shaky ground these days. Events of the past week include a large layoff conducted over Zoom and the CEO apologizing after making disparaging remarks about those he cut. Read More

CFPB Wants to Help States Bring Enforcement Actions

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said the bureau is working toward allowing state attorneys general to bring claims under federal statutes. Read More

Subservicing Continues to March Forward, Slowly

The explosive growth enjoyed by subservicing vendors in past years is beginning to ebb, but the train is moving forward nonetheless. Meanwhile, all eyes are on market leader Cenlar. (Includes data chart.) Read More

SitusAMC, MBA Plot Lobbying Efforts for Mortgage Firms

A mortgage company’s best chance at being heard in policy matters is to target the same four themes the Biden administration is using to drive policy decisions. Read More

New GSE Loan Limits Drive Up Fannie, Freddie Common

Fannie and Freddie stock prices jumped (only briefly) on news the two entities will be able to buy loans worth close to $1 million in 2022. Read More

GSEs Refine Affordable Refi Programs

Freddie Mac will implement a higher income threshold for its Refi Possible product for low-income borrowers beginning Jan. 31. Read More

Congress Reauthorizes NFIP Through Feb. 18

The National Flood Insurance Program was scheduled to expire on Dec. 3 You might say disaster was avoided, for now. Read More

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