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Inside Mortgage Finance

November 7, 2024

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Refi Volume Spikes in Third Quarter, UWM Stands Out

Declining interest rates helped to boost refi originations in the third quarter. United Wholesale Mortgage more than doubled its refi business. Meanwhile, purchase-mortgage volume declined slightly. (Includes five data tables.) Read More

Trump Victory May Reset Mortgage Regulatory Environment

FHFA and CFPB insiders expect the new administration to make quick changes in agency leadership, a process made easier by Republicans gaining control of the Senate. Read More

Townstone Settlement Leaves Redlining Issues Unsettled

The CFPB’s settlement with Townstone included a relatively small fine for the lender and dropped allegations against the CEO. Read More

MBA Putting Emphasis on Reducing Regulatory Frictions

The MBA is focusing on regulatory reforms to help reduce the cost of mortgages. There is also some hope that Congress will pass legislation addressing trigger leads. Read More

Surprise: BOK, Primis Enter the Warehouse Arena

Additional warehouse providers mean more choices for nonbank mortgage companies. But with mortgage rates headed north once again, will it matter all that much? Read More

Cenlar’s Fate Remains Murky; Sale Unlikely

The Cenlar regulatory saga continues. There are rumblings of a potential sale though no known offering book. Read More

MSR Value in the Eye of the Beholder to Some Extent

MSR bids are currently largely rational, though a few packages sold in recent weeks at unexpected prices, according to Brian Simon, a managing director at Bungalow Funding. Read More

GSE Earnings and the Multifamily Story

Despite low volumes and hints of trouble in the multifamily space, GSE profits remain remarkably healthy. Read More

Study Suggests More Action Needed to Address Appraisal Bias

The study found that the Biden administration’s emphasis on reducing appraisal bias has generated some positive results. Read More

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