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4Q20 GSE Buyback Activity Rises with Soaring Issuance

Repurchases were up in the fourth quarter of 2020, with Freddie still representing a disproportionate share of the action. Most claims are resolved without a buyback. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Bank Mortgage Income Off in 4Q20, But What a Year

Banks reported $22.5 billion in mortgage banking income in 2020, according to call reports. Long-time industry leader Wells Fargo had a rough ride. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Just Because a Loan is in Forbearance, Foreclosure Is Not Inevitable

With forbearance rates stagnant since November and payment holidays scheduled to end in the coming months, foreclosures are expected. Still, loss mitigation and home price appreciation could dull the impact. Read More

Technology, Communication Key for Successful Mortgage Closings

Industry participants suggest that technology and communication can help the closing process run smoothly. Hybrid closings have cut the time a borrower spends with a notary from 45 minutes to 15 minutes. Read More

CoStar Sweetens Offer to Buy Mortgage Data Vendor CoreLogic

In an attempt to outbid two private equity firms, CoStar Group raised its offer price for mortgage data vendor CoreLogic to $95.76 a share. Read More

Digitization Causing Woes for Mortgage Originators

In a highly digitized business environment, fraud and cybersecurity risk are increasingly becoming a cause of concern for mortgage lenders. Read More

HMDA Data Analysis Points to Redlining in Buffalo

Mortgage lenders, especially nonbanks, aren’t making loans to minority homebuyers in one of New York’s largest cities. Read More

Zillow Offers’ Revenue Grows But Future Concerns Remain

The company, which buys and sells homes directly, cautioned that it may not have sufficient cash flow from its businesses to pay down its substantial debt. Read More

Inside Mortgage Trends

February 19, 2021

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4Q20 GSE Buyback Activity Rises with Soaring Issuance

Bank Mortgage Income Off in 4Q20, But What a Year

Just Because a Loan is in Forbearance, Foreclosure Is Not Inevitable

Technology, Communication Key for Successful Mortgage Closings

CoStar Sweetens Offer to Buy Mortgage Data Vendor CoreLogic

Digitization Causing Woes for Mortgage Originators

HMDA Data Analysis Points to Redlining in Buffalo

Zillow Offers’ Revenue Grows But Future Concerns Remain

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February 19, 2021

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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?