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Articles by Brandon Ivey

Origination of Interest-Only Loans Rises by Almost 29 Percent; PHH Ranks First

September 18, 2015
Brandon Ivey
PHH Mortgage – which handles originations for a number of financial firms on a private-label basis – was the largest IO lender in the nation with $7.19 billion funded during the first half.
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What We’re Hearing: Former GSE Regulator No Fan (Still) of Fannie and Freddie / Falcon’s Prediction Didn’t Come True / Wilbur Ross Must Have the Touch / Man Buys Bank / Wells Sends FHA Another Message

September 18, 2015
Brandon Ivey and Paul Muolo
If the CEOs of Fannie and Freddie get their raises reversed, what will they do?
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ABS East Set for Record Attendance, Mortgage-Related Talk Focuses on Agency Market

September 17, 2015
Brandon Ivey
Officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Wells Fargo and other industry players are set to provide an update on qualified mortgages and other CFPB initiatives...
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Short Takes: Don’t Expect Fannie & Freddie Employees to Stage a ‘Walk Out’ / Who is This Guy? / Another Large NPL Sale for Freddie / Ocwen’s Ever Changing Moods / A New CFO for Auction.com

September 17, 2015
Brandon Ivey and Paul Muolo
What do Fannie/Freddie officials say about the walk-out? They were amused at the effort but declined to comment on-the-record.
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Radian Launches Two Jumbo MI Offerings, Including Product for Medical Professionals

September 15, 2015
Brandon Ivey
It seems that more MI firms are sticking their toes into the jumbo waters...
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The Non-QM Market Has a Problem: Anxiety About Getting Sued

September 11, 2015
Brandon Ivey
It could be years before many lenders get comfortable offering non-QMs with significant default risk due to the litigation risk.
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Moody’s Rates PennyMac’s Servicing Stability as ‘Below Average’

September 10, 2015
Brandon Ivey
At mid year 2015, PennyMac was the nation’s 12th largest servicer, according to a ranking from Inside Mortgage Finance.
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Momentum Building for Wider QM Standards

September 9, 2015
Brandon Ivey
The CFPB’s QM standards currently don’t differ for loans held in portfolio or sold to other outlets.
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Bank Holdings of First Liens Highest Since 2009

September 8, 2015
Brandon Ivey
Jumbo originations have increased sharply since 2008 but only about 5 percent of the loans have been included in jumbo MBS, which means the product is residing in bank portfolios...
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Class-Action Lawsuits Against Ocwen and Altisource Dismissed; ‘Puffery’ Not a Violation of Securities Laws

September 8, 2015
Brandon Ivey
The judge presiding over the case ruled that securities law regulates "disclosure of information, not the mismanagement of a company...”
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