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February 7, 2018

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Retail Loans Less Risky in Agency Market

Although Freddie Mac had a higher average credit score than its rival GSE, Fannie Mae had slightly lower average DTI and LTV ratios… Read More

Guaranteed Rate Hires Quicken Executive as New President of Online

At Quicken, Lombardi served as director of mortgage banking. Read More

Freddie Mac Looks to Carve Out New Niche for Specified Pools

Mortgages with low loan balances appeal to investors because of their lower prepayment risk… Read More

Mortgage Servicers Worry about Bankruptcy Provisions in CFPB Rule

As of April 2018, mortgage servicers will have to send monthly billing statements to consumers in active bankruptcy cases… Read More

MBA Chairman Motley Hopeful that HUD Will Act Soon on FHA Clarifications

The trade group chief said uncertainty still exists around FHA loan level certifications… Read More

Short Takes: The FHFA Version of Mick Mulvaney / Political Appointees at the FHFA? / Waiting on Hensarling’s GSE Draft / A Strong Profit for Genworth / Reverse Lender Goes Forward

Rep. Hensarling, a Republican from Texas, has yet to unveil a legislative blueprint… Read More

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