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August 14, 2017

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GSE Lenders Reach for Refi Business in 2Q17 by Loosening the Credit Box

The pronounced shift from refinance to purchase lending made for major changes in overall risk distribution during the second quarter. Read More

TRID Related Deadlines for Amendments, Comments Now Set

The TRID amendments, which were finalized in July, codify the CFPB’s informal guidance on various issues and makes additional clarifications and technical amendments. Read More

KBW Weighs in on GSE Earnings, PSPA Lawsuits, Says Stocks are Worth $1 Each

Although Fannie and Freddie continue to earn money hand over fist, their common shares are probably worth just $1 a piece, according to a new research report… Read More

California Bank Cuts Mortgage Staff as Refis Decline

Provident noted that overcapacity is putting pressure on origination margins… Read More

Freddie Mac Picks up the Pace in CRTs During 2Q17

Freddie Mac issued $2.11 billion of new Structured Agency Credit Risk notes, an impressive increase of 35.6 percent… Read More

Short Takes: More Disclosures from Walter / KBW on Ocwen / You Need a Budget, Now / Supreme Wants to Hire 100 LOs / New Hires for Greystone

Industry consultant Joe Garrett, in a new company newsletter, says he’s still bothered that “so few mortgage companies” don’t have budgets. Read More

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