July 15, 2022

Bulk MSR Transfers Soar in Massive 2Q22 Reshuffling

Most of the big players in bulk agency MSR transfers were nonbanks, although Chase still ranked as the top buyer at midyear. Co-issuance volume declined as agency MBS issuance waned. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

How Bad Might the Mortgage Layoff Picture Get?

Last year was a record year in terms of loan production at $4.4 trillion. But oftentimes, when you have a boom, there’s an ugly hangover in the form of job cutbacks. How bad might it get? Read More

Purchase-Mortgage MI Volume Steady in 2Q as Refis Drop

Purchase-mortgage business with primary mortgage insurance held up well in the second quarter while refi activity dropped, according to an analysis of agency MBS issuance. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Warehouse Lenders Object to FGMC’s Bankruptcy Plans

A cash management plan submitted in bankruptcy court by FGMC would “circumvent” the rights of FGMC’s warehouse lenders, according to Customers Bank and Flagstar Bank. Read More

MBA Says All Mortgage Transaction Parties Face Climate Risks

Mortgaged property owners retain most climate change-related physical risks and transition risks up to the value of their equity. But lenders, servicers and secondary market buyers also face climate-related risks, the MBA said in a new white paper. Read More

New Paper Touts Strong Returns From e-Foreclosures

Implementing e-bidding increases the success of foreclosure auctions and reduces price discounts. Read More

Grapevine: Bank Volume Down in 2Q; Better’s Losses Mount

Mortgage originations down at big banks in second quarter; Better does worse in first quarter; loanDepot downsizing; foreclosure activity ramping up; MISMO remains busy. Read More

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Bulk MSR Transfers Soar in Massive 2Q22 Reshuffling

How Bad Might the Mortgage Layoff Picture Get?

Purchase-Mortgage MI Volume Steady in 2Q as Refis Drop

Warehouse Lenders Object to FGMC’s Bankruptcy Plans

MBA Says All Mortgage Transaction Parties Face Climate Risks

New Paper Touts Strong Returns From e-Foreclosures

Grapevine: Bank Volume Down in 2Q; Better’s Losses Mount

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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?