MSR Market Heats Up as Banks Contemplate Making Term Loans; Pingora Hungry to Buy
September 12, 2013
The secondary market for mortgage servicing rights is starting to look a bit frothy, so much so that many bulk offerings today garner upwards of 12 bidders per auction. A year ago just a handful of investors showed up. But that isnt deterring Michael Lau, CEO of Pingora Asset Management, who earlier this year raised $500 million to buy MSRs. Lau said Pingora is plowing ahead with its acquisition plans, careful not to overpay while concentrating on flow deals on new originations. Were actively doing...