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Most GSE Buyback Claims Resolved in Seller’s Favor

Fannie Mae posted significantly lower loan repurchase numbers than Freddie Mac for the fourth quarter, at the same time withdrawing a relatively larger share of buyback claims. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Banks See Modest Earnings Gains from Mortgage Banking

Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, the top banks in mortgage banking income, saw significant quarter-to-quarter volatility in 2019. Flagstar pulled itself out of a rut in the fourth quarter but still posted a hefty net mortgage banking loss for the year. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Ocwen Finally Posts a Profit but Doubts Remain as Rates Fall

Top-ranked servicer Ocwen Financial is trying to put its problems in the rear view mirror. But a new problem has arrived on its doorstep: Ultra low rates (again), courtesy of the coronavirus. Read More

Strong 4Q Earnings for Mr. Cooper Aided by Deferred Tax Assets

Mr. Cooper, the nation’s third largest residential servicer, reported strong earnings for the fourth quarter, aided by deferred tax assets and a mark-to-market gain. Read More

Quicken Halts Reverse Mortgage Production

Quicken Loans has “paused” its reverse-mortgage operations, shifting its employees to its online, mobile-friendly platform, Rocket Mortgage. Read More

Fed Warns of Risks of Digital Targeted Advertising

Officials from the Federal Reserve have warned about redlining and steering risks from digital targeted advertising, though it may be the best way for lenders to market their products. Read More

Electronic Notes Offer Benefits and Some Hurdles

Adoption of eNotes has been limited, though activity surged in 2019 led by Quicken Loans and warehouse lenders. There are benefits for lenders willing to deal with the problems that accompany electronic processes. Read More

HECM Collateral May be Overvalued, Says CoreLogic

CoreLogic warns of lingering troubling signs of excessively appraised Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loans despite policy changes made by HUD to make the product safer. Read More

Inside Mortgage Trends

February 28, 2020

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Most GSE Buyback Claims Resolved in Seller’s Favor

Banks See Modest Earnings Gains from Mortgage Banking

Ocwen Finally Posts a Profit but Doubts Remain as Rates Fall

Strong 4Q Earnings for Mr. Cooper Aided by Deferred Tax Assets

Quicken Halts Reverse Mortgage Production

Fed Warns of Risks of Digital Targeted Advertising

Electronic Notes Offer Benefits and Some Hurdles

HECM Collateral May be Overvalued, Says CoreLogic

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February 28, 2020

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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?