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In the Shadow of the Pandemic, MI Firm Raises $399 Million

June 3, 2020
Maria Volkova

The stock sale comes at an interesting time for the mortgage industry in general and MIs in particular...


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Forbearance Rate for FHA/VA Loans Climbs

May 29, 2020
Maria Volkova
As of May 17, FHA/VA loans in forbearance increased to 11.60% from 11.26% in the previous seven-day period.
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In His First Remarks, HUD’s No. 2 Tries to Reassure

May 29, 2020
Maria Volkova
Brian Montgomery, the recently confirmed HUD deputy secretary, is known for working in a bi-partisan fashion and pushing through meaningful legislation.
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HUD to Launch E-Delivery Portal ‘FHA Catalyst’

May 29, 2020
Maria Volkova
The platform currently offers two modules, which allow servicers to submit mortgage supplemental claims and case binder documents.
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Borrowers Invoking Forbearance but Making Payments Anyway?

May 28, 2020
Maria Volkova
Yes, but the pattern could be short-lived, Black Knight believes.
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COVID-19 Forbearance Requests Are Leveling Off

May 22, 2020
Maria Volkova
Some 4.7 million Americans are under a pandemic-related forbearance plan. However, the pace of new requests seems to have slowed.
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Home iBuying Resumes in Some Markets

May 22, 2020
Maria Volkova
While Zillow has restarted iBuying in Phoenix, Tucson, Raleigh and Charlotte, Opendoor has resumed acquisitions in Raleigh and Phoenix.
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In-Person Signatures Still Reign Supreme

May 22, 2020
Maria Volkova
State regulations and concerns regarding buyer safety have kept the mortgage industry from embracing e-signature technology.
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Ginnie Mae Mortgages in Forbearance Up At 11%

May 15, 2020
Maria Volkova
Ginnie Mae-insured loans continue to account for the highest percentage of forbearance requests but the relief growth rate is starting to flatten.
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Montgomery Confirmed as HUD Deputy Secretary

May 15, 2020
Maria Volkova
Brian Montgomery’s confirmation as HUD deputy secretary paves the way for Dana Wade’s appointment as the next FHA commissioner.
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