MSR buyers believe that there will be plenty of supply of the asset this year as mortgage originators face difficulties from high interest rates. UWM, the largest lender in the industry, is willing to sell if the price is right.
The government watchdog said federal agencies associated with housing finance have met three of five critical criteria for mitigating the risk they pose to taxpayers.
The annual increase in conforming loan limits creates a natural experiment for economists to examine how competition from nonbanks influences the operations of depositories.
The conventional-conforming share of first-lien originations declined from 59.2% in 2023 to 56.5% in 2024. Both government-insured products and nonconforming loans gained share. (Includes two data tables.)
Is the White House being less than forthcoming about job cuts at HUD and DOGE finding “misplaced” funds at the agency? You decide. But mortgage bankers are getting nervous.
Work may have ceased temporarily at the CFPB while the regulator undergoes leadership changes, but lenders are advised that Home Mortgage Disclosure Act reporting requirements remain in effect.
Economists caution that forecasts for interest rates on mortgages come with more uncertainty than usual due to Trump administration policies on tariffs and other issues.
Even though their businesses depend on Fannie and Freddie, private mortgage insurance providers don’t seem worried about the Trump administration’s efforts to release the GSEs from conservatorship.
Rate is contemplating selling its title unit, a move that comes amid some states capping how much coverage providers can charge consumers. Meanwhile, the nonbank is selling MSRs on a regular basis.
It will be the 11th issuance of its type by loanDepot.
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