Seven Republicans in the Senate wrote to federal banking regulators, amplifying concerns already raised by mortgage industry participants about proposed revisions to capital requirements for large banks.
The coming year should bring greater origination volumes to the home finance industry. But CEOs shouldn’t order that new Tesla quite yet. To get there, a spark is needed: 5.5% conventional rates, at least.
Expanded-credit mortgage originations declined by 8.0% in the third quarter, continuing a downward slide that started earlier this year. (Includes data table.)
Guild’s originations unit swung to profitability in the third quarter even as originations declined. Leaders of the nonbank said strong demand from correspondent buyers prompted changes in models used for calculating the value of lock commitments and mortgages held for sale.
As promised, CMG is once again adding to its retail branch network, this time in New England, thanks to its onboarding of staff from Shamrock Home Loans.