Upcoming Report Key to a GSE Reform Comeback? February 20, 2013 Charles Wisniowski GSE reform could see the light of day after all - or at least an attempt at it.Read More
Redwood Cuts Seasoning with Latest Jumbo MBS February 20, 2013 Brandon Ivey Redwood is in the market with a new jumbo deal, this one with loans that have little in the way of seasoning.Read More
AMC Joint Venture Controlled by Fidelity, Ocwen Shutting Down February 20, 2013 Paul Muolo PowerLink Settlement, a service provider and appraisal management joint venture controlled by Fidelity National Financial and Homeward Residential, is shutting its doors.Read More
Private Equity Fund Hikes Stake in Impac Mortgage February 20, 2013 Paul Muolo IsZo Capital Management increases stake in Impac Mortgage.Read More
Short Takes: HSBC Planning the ‘Mother’ of All NPL Auctions? / Robo-Monitor A Bit Tardy On Its Report / Carrington Ramps Up Hiring Big Time / Apps Sink / Angry Law Firm Sues CFPB February 20, 2013 Brandon Ivey, Paul Muolo, and Thomas Ressler HSBC is planning a large nonperforming mortgage auction that could happen early in the second quarter.Read More
Ex-Freddie Executive Predicts G-Fee Hikes of at Least 50 bps This Year February 19, 2013 Charles Wisniowski Lenders are looking at guaranty fee hikes of 50 basis points this year - maybe. Read More
At Least $15 Billion in NPLs Will Trade This Year February 19, 2013 Paul Muolo The market for nonperforming mortgages could turn white hot in 2013.Read More
Moody’s Tops in Non-Mortgage ABS Ratings In 2012 February 19, 2013 John Bancroft In a market that grew by 15.9 percent in 2012, Moody’s increased the volume of ABS deals it rated by just 6.9 percent over its activity in 2011. Read More
For Almost Nothing Walter Gets $12 Billion in Annual Production? February 19, 2013 Paul Muolo Walter Investment is buying the residential origination platform of Ally Bank for next to nothing.Read More
Short Takes: Will Wells Fargo Pull the Trigger on MSR Sales? / FHA Put-Backs? / The Future of Flood Insurance Is... February 19, 2013 Paul Muolo If Wells Fargo sells MSRs more investment vehicles dedicated to servicing rights may spring up.Read More