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Inside Mortgage Finance

August 11, 2022

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Private MI Share Rises in 2Q22 as Refi Market Sinks

For the first time since 2007, private MIs accounted for over half of new insured mortgage originations thanks to surging purchase-mortgage business in the second quarter. FHA and VA were hit much harder by the nosedive in refinance activity. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Margins Could Take a Hit as United Wholesale Aims for Market Share

After cutting interest rates on its products in late June, UWM expects its gain on sale to decline from 99 bps in the first half of this year to as low as 30 bps in the third quarter. Read More

A Respite in MSR Sales and Bids, But Probably Not for Long

Servicing sales have been a boon to lenders this year as origination volumes head south. But are the good times about to end or is it a market in need of a breather? Read More

Santander, Others Turning to Rocket for Mortgage Originations

Some banks are partnering with Rocket Mortgage on originations. Rocket said banks are having a hard time competing with the nonbank. Read More

Industry Backs Proposed CRA Rule But with Riders

Trade groups are generally bullish on the new proposed CRA rules but have asked for changes in areas where they saw added regulatory burden. Read More

Cenlar’s Long-Time Chief Suddenly Retires

Cenlar, the nation’s largest subservicer, has a new leadership team. The move comes roughly 10 months after federal sanctions were filed against the firm. Read More

Mortgage Assumptions Could Make a Comeback

Lenders want FHA to increase the limit on fees they can charge for processing an assumable mortgage, a product expected to gain popularity in the coming months. Read More

One-Third of Declined Mortgage Loans Eligible for DPA

Fannie Mae will allow downpayment assistance supported by lender-funded grants. Read More

Grapevine: Battle of the Mortgage Titans / Better

UWM outearned Rocket in the second quarter, but mortgage banking is a nine-inning game. Meanwhile, not only is Better.com struggling, so is its chief benefactor, SoftBank. Read More

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