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Inside Mortgage Trends

April 28, 2023

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MSR Transfers Slow in 2023, Shift to Higher-Coupon Sales

Lakeview Loan Servicing dominated both the bulk and coissuance MSR transfer markets, accounting for nearly a third of first-quarter activity. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Rent Hikes Fueling Demand From First-Time Homebuyers

About 48% of potential first-time buyers are saving up to buy a new home and get out of the monthly rental cycle. Read More

Agency Delinquency Rates Decline in First Quarter

Total delinquencies declined in the first quarter led by the drop in early-stage defaults. However, the delinquency rate on loans 30-59 days past due still accounted for more than half of the total default rate. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHFA to Host Tech Sprint Focused on Reducing Costs

Technology and mortgage industry experts will team up to develop solutions to improve the digital mortgage experience, reduce costs and improve access to mortgage finance. Read More

Rising Rates Prompt Wide Swings in Correspondent Sales

Correspondent sales in 2022 declined by nearly 50%, in line with total originations. Among the top correspondent sellers, trends varied, based on an analysis of HMDA data. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Home Equity Growth Varies Across Race, Income, NAR Finds

The value of a median-priced home has appreciated by $190,000 over the past 10 years, the National Association of Realtors said in a report this month. Read More

Grapevine: Profitability to Improve; Home Point Downgraded

Profitability outlook; Fitch downgrades Home Point’s corporate ratings; UWM aims to limit trigger leads; New American Funding looking for joint ventures; new initiatives at MISMO. Read More

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