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Inside Mortgage Finance

January 18, 2019

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Large Nonbanks Grow Agency Servicing Share

Four large nonbanks added over $10 billion each in new servicing rights tied to agency mortgage-backed securities during the fourth quarter. PennyMac padded its agency servicing portfolio by $20.95 billion. [Includes two data charts.] Read More

Megabanks’ Originations Weak, MSR Values an Issue

The nation’s megabanks reported weak origination figures and non-cash writedowns on their servicing assets for the fourth quarter. Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and USB suffered the most. [Includes one data chart.] Read More

Supreme Court Rejects CFPB Constitutionality Case

The Supreme Court refused to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of the CFPB. The case could lead to more presidential power over the consumer watchdog. Read More

More GSE Forbearance for Federal Employees?

With the government shutdown stretching into a month, rumors are the GSEs want enhanced forbearance for furloughed federal staff. Read More

GSE Patch Fate Undecided Despite Its Importance

The uncertain fate of the “GSE patch,” which undoubtedly helped Fannie and Freddie boost market share, has industry watchers worried. Read More

Fannie and Freddie Common On a Bull Run – to Nowhere

Fannie and Freddie common stock have been top performers, but with no resolution plan in sight for the GSEs, the rise seems speculative. Read More

First-Time Homebuyers Face Many Hurdles, Survey Shows

According to NAR’s survey of non-homeowners, 43 percent said mortgage affordability is the biggest hindrance to becoming homeowners. Read More

A Week After Bright’s Exit, Ginnie Delays Annual Meet

Ginnie Mae postponed its annual summit scheduled for Feb. 4 and 5 in Washington, DC, a casualty of the ongoing government shutdown and perhaps acting President Michael Bright’s departure. Read More

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