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Mortgage lenders are loosening standards on jumbos

Housing Wire

Banks moved to ease lending standards for most mortgage loan products during the second quarter, according to a loan officer opinion survey published this week by the Federal Reserve Board. Overall, feedback from participants – 75 domestic banks and 22 U.S.

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Old National Bank sued for alleged redlining practices

Housing Wire

The fair housing organization argued that Old National should have “ been especially attuned to the country’s fair lending laws and the need to make loans available in communities of color due to its 2018 purchase of KleinBank.”

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Financial institutions jump into ARMs amid high rates

Housing Wire

While financial institutions are taking note of the increased attention for ARMs, some loan officers said many consumers think the cost to get ARMs is not worth the risk compared to a 30-year mortgage rate. That’s where it would make sense for a 5/1 ARM.

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loanDepot plans to launch ‘digital’ HELOC in Q3

Housing Wire

” Prospective borrowers can talk to a licensed loan officer if they prefer during the approval process, however. In a traditional home equity product, the lender disburses a lump sum upfront to the borrower, who then pays the loan back in fixed-rate installments.

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UWM gave brokers big discounts to play with. It could be risky

Housing Wire

Mortgage compliance attorneys interviewed by HousingWire said the program, dubbed “Control Your Price,” raises potential areas of concern across three subjects: rules that govern loan officers’ compensation; fair lending; and unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices.

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Community lenders will thrive in 2021’s purchase market

Housing Wire

The community lending segment has experienced impressive growth over the last 10 years. From 2010 to 2016, for instance, the top five depositories saw mortgage origination fall from 64% to 25% , a loss of ~$500 billion in originations.

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ARMs race: adjustable-rate mortgages make a comeback

Housing Wire

New underwriting guidelines for ARMs make it harder for borrowers to find themselves in foreclosure and regulations cap rate adjustments, which limit percentage increases per period and over the life of the loan. It’s not a bad thing for borrowers, lenders, and loan investors. Not a one-size fits all”.

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