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Banks Partnering With Asset Managers for Flow-Based Loan Sales

February 20, 2025

James Dohnert

Banks are increasingly turning to nonbank partners to reduce their mortgage portfolios.

Toyota Revs Up ABS Issuance With First Deal of the Year

February 20, 2025

James Dohnert

The deal received a preliminary AAA rating from S&P Global Ratings.

Servicing Communications Should Consider Generational Differences

February 20, 2025

James Dohnert

Servicers may need new strategies to reach younger homeowners who prefer not to talk on the phone or respond to snail mail.

Retained Servicing Strong Income Source for Lenders

February 14, 2025

James Dohnert

Retaining servicing rights on production can provide originators a profit opportunity, if they are able to manage the business effectively.

Flood Insurance Needs to Change to Meet Growing Risk

February 14, 2025

James Dohnert

Servicers said they believe the industry can do a better job of educating homeowners of natural disaster risks to their homes.

Improved Borrower Data Key to Better Loss Mitigation

February 14, 2025

James Dohnert

Servicing executives said enhanced data have helped homeowners avoid foreclosure and kept overall losses down for investors.

Delinquency Rates Rise in 4Q

February 14, 2025

James Dohnert

Rates were up across all default categories in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Redwood Reports Losses for 4Q, Remains Bullish for 2025

February 14, 2025

James Dohnert

The REIT expects that its bank relationships and innovative loan products will boost earnings in 2025.

Short Takes: Real Estate Wire Fraud a Growing Concern / MBA Applauds CFPB Director Pick / CFPB Cuts 100 / Home Listings on the Rise, Demand on the Decline / Consumers Struggling to Pay Off Debts

February 14, 2025

James Dohnert

Consumers say they are willing to pay extra for more secure real estate transactions.

Rithm Sees Private Capital Investment Growth as Banks Pull Back

February 13, 2025

James Dohnert

Rithm issued seven MBS deals last year and expects to continue growing its securitization business in 2025.

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Banks Partnering With Asset Managers for Flow-Based Loan Sales

Toyota Revs Up ABS Issuance With First Deal of the Year

Servicing Communications Should Consider Generational Differences

Retained Servicing Strong Income Source for Lenders

Flood Insurance Needs to Change to Meet Growing Risk

Improved Borrower Data Key to Better Loss Mitigation

Delinquency Rates Rise in 4Q

Redwood Reports Losses for 4Q, Remains Bullish for 2025

Short Takes: Real Estate Wire Fraud a Growing Concern / MBA Applauds CFPB Director Pick / CFPB Cuts 100 / Home Listings on the Rise, Demand on the Decline / Consumers Struggling to Pay Off Debts

Rithm Sees Private Capital Investment Growth as Banks Pull Back

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