The pace of house-price appreciation has slowed markedly over the past year, though there are still some hot pockets. And the FHFA's HPA index is pointing to another significant increase in the conforming loan limit for 2024. (Includes three data charts.)
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The founder of the shuttered non-QM lender Sprout Mortgage has shifted to personally brokering loans. Also, a class-action lawsuit against Sprout was complicated by a bankruptcy filing.
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The business of subservicing loans for others continued apace in the second quarter with modest growth. The good news: Delinquencies are low but some lenders that source the loans are going bust. (Includes data chart.)
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Consumer advocates, trade groups and federal agencies are urging banks to help close the racial wealth and homeownership gaps by committing to launch more special purpose credit programs.
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Profit margins are tight in wholesale but that isn’t stopping EPM owner Eddy Perez from converting his national shop into a table-funding-only producer. Will it work? We’re about to find out.
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