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Inside Mortgage Finance

July 7, 2022

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Collapsing Refi Activity Pulls 2Q22 Agency Market Lower

Rising mortgage interest rates are crushing the refinance market and creating headwinds for a struggling housing market. Agency single-family business in the second quarter sank to a three-year low. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

FGMC’s Future? After Ch. 11, a Sale of Its Assets

It’s not every day that a mortgage company files for bankruptcy protection, especially one owned by PIMCO. As for the future of that mortgage company, FGMC, a sale of its licenses is expected. After that, it’s game over. Read More

GSEs and FHFA Focusing on Fourth-Party Risk

GSE third-party service providers increasingly have their own third parties that could also pose a risk to the enterprises. Read More

MSRs in the Spotlight as Earnings Season Approaches

With origination profits remaining depressed, most mortgage shops are tapping MSRs to bolster their quarterly results. As that old saying goes, “If you got ‘em, smoke ‘em.” Read More

Home Price Appreciation Shows Signs of Easing

With mortgage rates approaching 6%, home price appreciation may soon peak. Read More

Media Campaign a Shot Across the Bow at Chopra

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said the multi-pronged assault on CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is an attempt to make rulemaking more predictable and halt the surprising actions and aggressive rhetoric. Read More

Federal Regulators Working on a Handful of Mortgage Revisions

Federal regulators have several mortgage-related regulatory revisions in the works, including standards for qualified mortgages and membership at the Federal Home Loan Banks. Read More

Former Ginnie Presidents Ponder the Past and Present

Five former Ginnie Mae presidents offered advice to current President Alanna McCargo and her staff at a recent roundtable. Read More

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