When nonbanks suffer in the origination game, so do their bankers. According to the latest analysis from Inside Mortgage Finance, warehouse commitments totaled $96.0 billion at yearend. (Includes data table.)
The CFPB is looking at various closing costs, raising concerns about a lack of competition. Trade groups representing mortgage lenders stress that closing costs are adequately disclosed and well regulated.
Industry trade groups as well as analysts believe the proposed waiver pilot is purely a political gesture and will, in fact, expose borrowers and lenders to financial risk.