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April 2, 2018

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On the Rise: Correspondent Market Share

Acquiring government-insured loans from correspondent lenders has been a huge part of the Ginnie Mae market in recent years… Read More

Apathy Setting in on GSE Legislation. Industry Focus Shifts to Reg Reform

Cowen & Co. recently updated its forecast on GSE reform passing this year, slashing the odds to just 10 percent. Read More

MBA Calls for ‘Regulatory Sandbox’ for Non-QM Lending Ahead of Treasury Report on FinTech

The idea is to offer “a space where businesses can test innovative products and processes without risk of regulatory consequences,” according to the Mortgage Bankers Association… Read More

KBW: Servicing Values Up 7 to 15 percent YTD

A Ginnie Mae crackdown on “loan churning” is helping MSR values in that sector as well… Read More

FHFA Research Examines AMC vs. Non-AMC Appraisals, Finding…

The authors noted that appraisals associated with management companies may be more prone to contract price confirmation and super-overvaluation. Read More