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Agencies Continue to Lead Servicing Growth in 3Q19

The agency one-family servicing market grew 1.8% during the third quarter, more than twice the increase in total single-family mortgage debt outstanding over the same period. (Includes two data charts.)

Freddie Starts the Wheel Rolling on Employee Buyouts. Fannie?

Freddie Mac, following in the footsteps of Fannie Mae, is offering buyouts to a portion of its workforce. A byproduct of the recap-and-release plan? It certainly looks that way.

Senate Democrats Buttonhole Calabria and Mnuchin

Senate Banking Committee members are seeking more information on the administration’s plan to release the GSEs from conservatorship. Read More

Warehouse Tally Hits $97B in 3Q19 as IMBs Accelerate

It was another strong quarter for warehouse financiers, with nonbanks slurping up more market share. If you're an IMB, credit is plentiful and then some. (Includes data chart.)

Sterling Suspends Non-QM Program, Fires LOs, Vows Return

Sterling Bancorp’s non-QM program is under the microscope because of documentation problems. But there are no losses. Stay tuned. Read More

CRA Reform Proposal to Target Mortgage Activity

The proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act are intended to prevent banks from receiving credit on mortgages to wealthy people living in low-income areas.

FHFA Proposed Rule to End Stress Tests for FHLBanks

The FHFA has proposed a rule that would exempt the Federal Home Loan Banks from conducting stress tests required by the Dodd-Frank Act. Read More

Fairholme Order Unsealed: All Direct Claims Dismissed

In a partial ruling, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has allowed a collection of lawsuits challenging the net-worth sweep to go to trial. Read More

Philadelphia's Lawsuit Against Wells Ends in $10M Settlement

Wells agrees to settle a lending discrimination lawsuit filed by Philadelphia. Similar lawsuits filed by other cities are still in progress.

MBA Seeks Clarification on Transcript Law Effective Date

The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking a clarification from the IRS regarding the effective date of new taxpayer consent laws. Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

December 19, 2019

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Agencies Continue to Lead Servicing Growth in 3Q19

Freddie Starts the Wheel Rolling on Employee Buyouts. Fannie?

Senate Democrats Buttonhole Calabria and Mnuchin

Warehouse Tally Hits $97B in 3Q19 as IMBs Accelerate

Sterling Suspends Non-QM Program, Fires LOs, Vows Return

CRA Reform Proposal to Target Mortgage Activity

FHFA Proposed Rule to End Stress Tests for FHLBanks

Fairholme Order Unsealed: All Direct Claims Dismissed

Philadelphia's Lawsuit Against Wells Ends in $10M Settlement

MBA Seeks Clarification on Transcript Law Effective Date

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December 19, 2019

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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?