Banks and thrifts continued to report a decline in originations through their retail mortgage platforms in 2023. Cornerstone Capital Bank was the top bank retail mortgage lender in the fourth quarter.
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In recent months, when interest rates have declined even slightly, loan applications have jumped, indicating that potential borrowers are keeping a close eye on interest rates. There could also be some relief on affordability as the inventory of homes for sale increased in February.
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Lower-income households with mortgages have to make difficult budget choices to accommodate the resumption of student loan payments, new research showed. Overall, though, the payment restart is expected to have modest effects on mortgage performance.
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New research showed that media coverage of home prices helps boost home price growth. This appears to be true at both the state and city level.
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Cyberattack will cost loanDepot at least $12 million; average borrower has nearly $300,000 in home equity; home prices overvalued across the country; MSR gain some value; new servicing platform from Sagent; MCT offers TBA pricing indicators; lender launches real estate platform.
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The creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could grease the skids for an end to the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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