July 9, 2021

Banks Stage Comeback as GSE Single-Family Volume Slumps

Strong increases in loan sales by Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Truist and Citizens Bank helped boost the banking industry's share of new GSE business in the second quarter. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Industry Still Considering Impact of SCOTUS Decision

One unintended consequence of the court ruling: The Biden administration got the greenlight to reform the GSEs without the help of Congress. Read More

FHFA Expands Post-Moratorium Relief

With the end of forbearance in sight for millions of borrowers, FHFA adds more protections for homeowners impacted by the pandemic. Read More

Fannie and Freddie Ease Excess Capital Rules for Private MIs

With delinquency numbers falling, the GSEs will relax excess capital requirements, paving the way for PMIs to resume dividend payouts. Read More

Dallas Fed President Pushes Tapering; FOMC Doesn’t Budge

The Fed plans to maintain quantitative easing, arguing that current inflationary trends are transitory. Read More

Fannie Draws Fire for Rule on Short-Term Rentals

Lenders, real estate agents and condo boards lambaste the GSE for using vague and undefined terminology to determine whether it will purchase mortgages from projects with significant short-term rental activity. Read More

Fair Lending Starting to Gain Prominence Under Thompson

Besides using its own enforcement powers, FHFA will be referring cases to other appropriate agencies, including the Department of Justice. Read More

FHFA’s Embattled IG to Retire

Laura Wertheimer to depart in the wake of claims she fostered “a culture of witness intimidation.” Read More

Three FHFA Veterans Promoted

FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson begins building her leadership team. Read More

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Banks Stage Comeback as GSE Single-Family Volume Slumps

Industry Still Considering Impact of SCOTUS Decision

FHFA Expands Post-Moratorium Relief

Fannie and Freddie Ease Excess Capital Rules for Private MIs

Dallas Fed President Pushes Tapering; FOMC Doesn’t Budge

Fannie Draws Fire for Rule on Short-Term Rentals

Fair Lending Starting to Gain Prominence Under Thompson

FHFA’s Embattled IG to Retire

Three FHFA Veterans Promoted

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The mortgage industry has been shedding jobs for a while now, but some lenders — particularly ones that focus on non-QMs — are talking about staffing up in anticipation of increased originations. Is your shop planning to hire this year?

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July 9, 2021

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The mortgage industry has been shedding jobs for a while now, but some lenders — particularly ones that focus on non-QMs — are talking about staffing up in anticipation of increased originations. Is your shop planning to hire this year?