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Inside Mortgage Finance

April 10, 2025

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With a Giant on the Horizon, Agency MSR Leans Higher

Lakeview Loan Servicing remained the largest player in the agency servicing market at the end of the first quarter, but the industry’s biggest-ever servicer is in the wings. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Pressure on Mortgage Lenders Mounts With Tariff Volatility

The stock market is volatile and interest rates are rising. Dozens of mortgage company owners are pondering their options. Read More

Lenders Face Uncertainty on Policy Actions by Trump

Moves by the Trump administration are disrupting the economy and the federal agencies that deal with the housing market. Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the MBA, isn’t sure how it’s all going to play out. Read More

Fannie Fires More Than 100 Employees for ‘Unethical Conduct’

Fannie and FHFA accused the employees of fraud and deceitful actions, but provided no details of wrongdoing. Read More

Chase Leads the Bid in a Frothy MSR Market

JPMorgan Chase recently paid 6.5-times the servicing fee for a package of low-coupon mortgage servicing rights. Read More

Nonbanks Boost Share of Mortgage Originations in 2024

Nonbanks accounted for 65.2% of the residential mortgages originated in 2024. All of the top five lenders were nonbanks and they all gained market share. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Nonbanks Ramp Up Promos for Spring Buying Season

Nonbanks are offering discounts ahead of a spring homebuying season filled with uncertainty. Read More

Republicans Target Biden-Era Loss-Mitigation Options

House Republicans called for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to roll back the FHA payment supplement program. Read More

Industry Opposes New York CRA Proposal for Nonbanks

The MBA has offered a number of suggestions on the New York Department of Financial Services’ proposed CRA requirements for nonbanks. Read More

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