In terms of risk layering, some 10.5% of bank loans were in the lowest risk category, with high credit scores and low loan-to-value ratios. Just 8.8% of nonbank loans were in that bucket, according to Inside The GSEs.
Ocwen: “The company has executed on its previously-disclosed plans to re-enter the forward lending correspondent channel and continues to pursue a number of diversified replenishment and growth options, including MSR flow purchase arrangements and driving improved recapture rates within our existing servicing portfolio..."
The collateral is largely similar to previous deals from Starwood, though the use of additional lenders helped reduce the average seasoning time and increase the dollar volume.
In a new investor update filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, megaservicer Mr. Cooper (Nationstar Mortgage) says it has a tangible net worth ratio of 13.2%, as measured in accordance with standards set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency...
The package from IMA has 30 months of seasoning and FICOs of 735. Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Lake Zurich, IL, is the subservicer. The portfolio has a Northeast geographic concentration.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in the fall of 2018, announced plans for rule-making to define the meaning of “abusive” under its authority to ban unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices.
Of course, the whole point is moot though, isn’t it? Fannie and Freddie continue to be wards of the federal government. If they fail to meet a capital test, what’s the worst Uncle Sam can do? Put them in conservatorship? They’re already there...
In a similar move, FHA is developing a modern, single-technology platform suitable to the emerging digital and paperless mortgage environment. The system will provide lenders with a single port to conduct business from applications to claims, including the ability to track requests throughout the life cycle of the loan, said FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery.
Better.com’s other major backer is Citigroup. Better recently hired industry veteran William Buell to head the nonbank’s B2B platform. Buell has a deep resume, including stints at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and FirstKey…