Locks declined in June but, when controlling for the difference in business days compared with May, the decline vanishes; Fitch downgraded its long-term issuer default rating on Finance of America Companies to C; talent management topped cost cutting in Fannie’s latest survey of mortgage execs’ priorities; MISMO forms group focused on AI.
Some MSR buyers would rather focus on acquiring volume and leave the servicing duties to someone else. Subservicers are happy to provide the service, touting cost savings and innovations.
FHFA’s home price index cools off; MBA’s outlook for interest rates unchanged; Treasury looking into AI use in financial services; trade groups request delay on implementation of overtime rule.
The mortgage giant itemizes the sources of the increased cost of loan origination, then pitches the technological tools embedded in its underwriting system as a potential remedy.
Fee cures caused by TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure violations are one cost-cutting area lenders should consider when looking to save money in today's low origination volume environment, according to a new whitepaper by ICE Mortgage Technologies.
Income and employment data verification provider Argyle believes verification waterfalls can help lenders save time and money during the loan origination process.