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Inside Mortgage Finance

June 5, 2025

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Retail Channel Loses a Little Market Share in 1Q

Both the correspondent and broker channels have gained share from the retail channel. The first quarter of 2025 marked the third straight quarter in which retail accounted for less than 50% of total first-lien originations. (Includes six data tables.) Read More

Servicing Sales Head North in June, Prices Too

Once again, MSR sales are on a tear. The reason: conventional mortgage rates near 7.00% and a feeling of take the money while you can. Read More

Slow Growth for Subservicers as UWM Move Pending

The subservicing sector could be at a crossroads. The issues: slow growth, consolidation and some large clients moving the process inhouse. (Includes data table.) Read More

Trump Budget Would Reduce Some Housing Funding

The White House released more details on its plan to reduce funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $33 billion, as the Senate returns from recess to begin deliberations. Read More

Trump’s GSE Decree Provides Some Comfort

Many stakeholders remain skeptical of the Trump administration’s efforts to release the GSEs from conservatorship, but some analysts now say the process need not meaningfully impact mortgage rates. Read More

ABA Urges OCC to Preserve National Bank Preemption

The ABA and state regulators have opposing positions regarding federal preemption of state laws. The Trump administration is considering the views amid an effort to reduce regulatory burdens. Read More

More Renters See Homeownership as Risky

More renters believe owning a home is financially riskier than renting, according to a new survey by the Federal Reserve. Read More

Trade Groups Seek Reforms to Help Bank Lending

In response to deregulatory efforts by the Trump administration, the MBA and ABA suggested ways to boost bank mortgage activity. Read More

Grapevine: Wells Freed From Asset Cap; VA Partial Claims Update

The Fed lifts asset cap imposed on Wells Fargo; bill to establish VA partial claims program introduced in Senate; mortgage applications slow. Read More

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