February 14, 2025By Namrata BhatiaRefinance MI Volume Spikes in Agency Business in 4QPrivate mortgage insurance companies lost nearly $6 billion of business on the purchase-mortgage side in the fourth quarter, but gained back almost all of it on the refinance side. (Includes two data tables.)
February 14, 2025By James DohnertRetained Servicing Strong Income Source for LendersRetaining servicing rights on production can provide originators a profit opportunity, if they are able to manage the business effectively.
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