Freedom Mortgage remained the top FHA lender at the midway point in 2020 as several of its competitors pulled back from the market. The nonbank extended its lead in the VA sector. (Includes three data charts.)
Roughly 10% of loans backing Ginnie Mae MBS at the end of May were in forbearance because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but over a quarter of them were still current. (Includes data chart.)
Even though loan forbearance is an issue that won’t go away, some FHA lenders are reporting off-the-charts profit margins. Included in that club: Mr. Cooper.