Calabria’s FHFA Nomination Hearing Set for Feb. 14 February 8, 2019 Paul Muolo Calabria has firm support among Republicans on the SBC and the backing of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell...Read More
While Conventional Lenders Slip, Angel Oak and Citadel Excel February 8, 2019 Paul Muolo In comparison, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Quicken Loans posted volume declines of 17.1%, 19.3% and 3.0%, respectively…Read More
MBA Issues Primer for Smooth LIBOR Transition February 8, 2019 George Brooks MBA wants lenders to act early on issues identified in the primer to ensure transition to a new benchmark rate is as seamless as possible.Read More
Bill Introduced to Install an Independent IG at the CFPB February 8, 2019 Yemeng Yang Currently, the bureau shares an inspector general with the Federal Reserve...Read More
4Q18 Ugly: All Major Mortgage Product Groups Suffer February 7, 2019 John Bancroft Expanded-credit was the only corner of the market that grew last year – by an estimated $7.6 billion…Read More
A Mortgage Giant in the Making? BB&T, SunTrust Set Merger February 7, 2019 Paul Muolo Once the merger is completed, the combined institution will rank ninth, just ahead of AmeriHome Mortgage.Read More
Mortgage Tech in Transformation? Ellie Mae Contemplates a Sale February 7, 2019 Yemeng Yang Industry consultant Paul Hindman: “It’s all about the next tech platform.”Read More
BlackRock’s Stake in Ocwen Financial: 6.3%. Meaning? February 7, 2019 Paul Muolo Ocwen would like to buy mortgage servicing rights once again, but…Read More
Short Takes: Hoping and Praying for the Right GSE Outcome / Contemplating a Settlement by the Government / Setting the Table for a Merger / #9 Mortgage Dream: SunTrust-BB&T Deal / IMA’s Bulk MSR Deal February 7, 2019 Paul Muolo Open hostility toward the government's GSE case?Read More
Mnuchin: Treasury Prepared to Go It Alone on GSE Reform February 6, 2019 Dennis Hollier and Paul Muolo Treasury’s GSE plan is being shaped by Senior Treasury Counselor Craig Phillips, who cut his teeth on Wall Street as an MBS trader…Read More