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GSE Purchase-Loan Credit Box Opens Slightly in 1Q19

Mortgages with low credit scores and higher loan-to-value ratios accounted for a larger share of Fannie/Freddie purchase business in the first quarter. But the industry is hardly in a race to the bottom despite slumping volume and tight margins. Read More

Mortgage Banking Income Up at Most Banks in 1Q19

A group of 22 banks reported a combined $1.84 billion in mortgage banking income for the first three months of 2019, a solid improvement from the fourth quarter but down from the same period last year.

'Natural Hedge' Still Works But Retention May be Key

Many lenders still rely on the "natural hedge" that balances gains on the production side against losses on servicing, but timing is an issue. Retention may be the best hedge of all. Read More

Ditech's Slow and Agonizing Demise Continues

Ditech is once again operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. But its problems, like a top subservicing client wanting out, are accelerating. Can the firm's advisors sell the shop before it's too late?

Quicken 2018 Profit Down, Moody’s Report Suggests

A new report from Moody's offers a glimpse at the financials of four private nonbanks: Freedom Mortgage, Provident Funding Associates, Quicken Loans and Stearns Holdings. Combined, core profit was down sharply at the four firms in 2018.

Blockchain Tech Looks Attractive in Securitization

Blockchain technology is making inroads in the MBS and ABS sector, though there are still a number of questions that need to be addressed, according to rating services.

Mortgage Grapevine: M&A Heats Up; Movement Buys Bama Branches; Wells Fargo, No Longer the Top (MBS) Gun

Inside Mortgage Trends

May 3, 2019

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GSE Purchase-Loan Credit Box Opens Slightly in 1Q19

Mortgage Banking Income Up at Most Banks in 1Q19

'Natural Hedge' Still Works But Retention May be Key

Ditech's Slow and Agonizing Demise Continues

Quicken 2018 Profit Down, Moody’s Report Suggests

Blockchain Tech Looks Attractive in Securitization

Mortgage Grapevine: M&A Heats Up; Movement Buys Bama Branches; Wells Fargo, No Longer the Top (MBS) Gun

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?