The servicing side of the business continues to be a source of strength for mortgage bankers fortunate enough to own MSRs. Sales have been strong throughout most of 2023, just not as strong as last year.
MBS creation is weak thanks to high mortgage rates and anemic refis but one positive for the market is the October increase in agency trading volumes. A real sign of hope or a head fake?
As promised, CMG is once again adding to its retail branch network, this time in New England, thanks to its onboarding of staff from Shamrock Home Loans.
Hometown Lenders is in default on its warehouse lines, a new lawsuit alleges. Not only is the lender in trouble but so is its CEO/owner, who gave his personal guarantees on the loans.