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Inside Mortgage Finance

February 3, 2022

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Nonbank Servicers Rack up Gains, Giant Falls to Earth

Wells Fargo still ranks as the top mortgage servicer, but its industry-leading portfolio fell below the $1 trillion mark. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Conservative Marks on MSRs Rule the Day. However…

If rates keep rising, owners of MSRs can mark up the value of this esoteric asset when reporting first-quarter results. As for the fourth quarter of 2021, conservatism was the watchword. Read More

Non-Agency Lending for Investment Properties Increasing

Non-agency mortgages for investment properties are increasing thanks to volatility in GSE pricing and lenient underwriting standards. Volume could take a hit as interest rates increase. Read More

Calabria Pushed Improper 'Bonus' for Fannie Executive

The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s OIG found that the $250,000 “retention award” in question could amount to the payment of a “bonus” in violation of the STOCK Act. Read More

A New Set of Expectations for a New Year

In the market share wars, one company’s difficulty is another shop’s opportunity. As the second month of a new year begins, stakeholders survey the origination landscape. Read More

Mortgage Industry Confused by LLPA Increases

When it comes to guarantee fees, some industry participants say they don’t see much policy difference between current FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson and her predecessor, Mark Calabria. Read More

Experts Call for Increased ADU Financing

Homeowners need better financing options to develop accessory dwelling units, according to mortgage industry experts. Read More

Venture Capitalists Still Bullish on Mortgage Tech Vendors

Vesta’s $30 million Series A fundraising reflects venture capitalists’ continuing interest in software-as-a-service offerings. Read More

Grapevine: Approval Molasses / Trying New Things

Bank M&A deals are lingering. Blame the regulators or is it something else? Meanwhile, LOs are trying new products, including reverse mortgages. Read More

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