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Inside Mortgage Finance

February 1, 2019

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Servicing Market Grew More Top-Heavy Late Last Year

The complex business of servicing residential mortgages continued to become more concentrated among a diverse group of industry participants in the fourth quarter of 2018. [Includes two data charts.] Read More

Administrative Reform of GSEs Off the Table. What?

The Trump administration pulled an about-face on reform of the government-sponsored enterprises, with the White House declaring mid-week that it will work with Congress on a legislative solution to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More

Nonbanks Dominate in Bulk MSR Sales

Nonbanks were the top buyers and sellers of bulk mortgage servicing portfolios last year, according to a tally from affiliate publication Inside Mortgage Trends. [Includes one data chart.] Read More

Otting’s Appointment at FHFA May Be Illegal

Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting has served as acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for just shy of four weeks. But there’s one problem: His appointment may be illegal. Read More

‘Crazy Pricing’ Blamed for Lower Origination Volume

Two large lenders saw a decline in origination volumes in the fourth quarter because they weren’t willing to compete on price, officials at the firms said. Read More

HFSC Freshmen to Focus on Key Housing Issues

Several new appointees to the House Financial Services Committee are likely to focus on important issues in housing finance, particularly affordable housing and fair lending, based on their past experiences. Read More

Shutdown Had Minimal Impact on Lending

The record-long government shutdown had little direct impact on mortgage lending and home sales, according to industry stakeholders. However, it may take a while before business processes return to normal, they said. Read More

Mortgage Grapevine: BB&T Layoffs; Deephaven Sale?

A roundup of short news items from the housing finance industry Read More

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