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MBS Trading Sagged in August. Meaning?

September 24, 2021

One trend seemed clear: Real estate investment trusts that specialize in purchasing agency securities continue to scour the markets for different investments...

Fannie Returns to the CRT Fold

September 23, 2021

Dennis Hollier

FHFA's proposal, last week, to improve the capital treatment of CRT has already reaped dividends.

What Happens to FHFA's Contract With Houlihan?

September 23, 2021

Paul Muolo

If the Democrats' return to power spells the end of recap and release, does FHFA still need an advisor to explain how to do it?

Short Takes: Fed Sheds No Light on Taper / Freddie Clarifies Policy on Group Homes / Rams Mortgage Capital Selling Ginnie EBO Mortgages

September 23, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Freddie Mac More than Doubles the Cap on its STACR Repurchases

September 21, 2021

Brandon Ivey

The GSE boosted the tender cap from $650 million to $1.63 billion.

Short Takes: Freddie Details Appraisal Bias / Results from Genworth’s IPO / Rocket’s Debt Offering / FoA’s MBS

September 21, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Freddie Mac's analysis on appraisal bias was based on 12 million appraisals spanning 2015 through 2020.

Short Takes: Housing Market Slowing / Mr. Cooper Selling Field Services Unit / Freddie Selling NPLs / CFPB Signals Support for Renters

September 20, 2021

Brandon Ivey

The housing market is showing signs of a slowdown, according to an outlook from Fannie Mae.

The Biden Era FHFA Flexes Its Muscles: Certain GSE PSPAs Suspended

September 15, 2021

Dennis Hollier

The PSPAs, as most GSE watchers know, define the nature of the government backstop for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

President Biden to Tap Mike Calhoun for FHFA Director

September 13, 2021

Dennis Hollier

The CRL leader has come out in favor of restructuring the enterprises as regulated utilities, something the National Association of Realtors favors...

GSEs Must Reduce Racial Disparities in Homeownership, AU Systems Cited

September 8, 2021

Dennis Hollier

More specifically, FHFA recommends the enterprises focus on reducing racial disparities in acceptance rates generated by their automated underwriting systems...

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MBS Trading Sagged in August. Meaning?

Fannie Returns to the CRT Fold

What Happens to FHFA's Contract With Houlihan?

Short Takes: Fed Sheds No Light on Taper / Freddie Clarifies Policy on Group Homes / Rams Mortgage Capital Selling Ginnie EBO Mortgages

Freddie Mac More than Doubles the Cap on its STACR Repurchases

Short Takes: Freddie Details Appraisal Bias / Results from Genworth’s IPO / Rocket’s Debt Offering / FoA’s MBS

Short Takes: Housing Market Slowing / Mr. Cooper Selling Field Services Unit / Freddie Selling NPLs / CFPB Signals Support for Renters

The Biden Era FHFA Flexes Its Muscles: Certain GSE PSPAs Suspended

President Biden to Tap Mike Calhoun for FHFA Director

GSEs Must Reduce Racial Disparities in Homeownership, AU Systems Cited

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The mortgage industry has been shedding jobs for a while now, but some lenders — particularly ones that focus on non-QMs — are talking about staffing up in anticipation of increased originations. Is your shop planning to hire this year?

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