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Inside Mortgage Finance

March 20, 2025

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New FHFA Director Shakes Up Fannie, Freddie Leadership

Among other moves, Bill Pulte installed himself as board chair for the two government-sponsored enterprises. Read More

Ginnie MBS Drive Agency Servicing Volume in 2024

Loans in Ginnie Mae MBS accounted for 17.7% of total single-family mortgage servicing outstanding as of the end of 2024, up from a 17.0% share at the end of 2023. Nonbanks continue to gain share. Read More

CFPB, HUD Employees Reinstated Then Placed on Leave

Following a court ruling last week, the CFPB and HUD reinstated hundreds of probationary employees fired by the Trump administration. However, the employees were immediately placed on administrative leave. Read More

Mr. Cooper Tops Cenlar in Subservicing Business

There’s a new market leader in the subservicing arena: Mr. Cooper. But with the OCC ready to lift sanctions against number-two-ranked Cenlar, a dog fight could be ahead. Read More

Former Fannie/Freddie Execs Discuss Complexity of GSE Reform

Three former CEOs of the GSEs this week debated the impact of federal conservatorship, what steps must be taken to safely end the oversight and what the GSEs should look like afterwards. Read More

Trump Administration Looks to Reduce CDFI Fund Activity

CDFIs provided $107.04 billion of residential real estate financing in fiscal year 2023. More than 500 CDFIs consider residential financing to be their primary or secondary activity. Read More

PE Servicer Marlin Mortgage Sued, Calls Charges ‘Baseless’

A few months back, Marlin Mortgage parted ways with COO Steve Stone. Now, describing himself as a whistleblower, Stone is suing the MSR owner, accusing the firm of a host of questionable moves. Read More

California Provisionally Approves 22% Insurance Rate Hike

At a public hearing next month, State Farm will have to justify its request to raise home insurance premiums by 22%. Read More

Grapevine: Interest Rate Outlook; Trump Picks Bowman for Fed Promotion

The Federal Reserve this week signaled two interest rate cuts could come this year; Michelle Bowman nominated as Fed supervision chair. Read More

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