Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TCB claims that it dealt with Ginnie Mae in good faith, having lent “millions of dollars in much-needed financing to help the collapsing [RMF] continue making payments to senior citizens as part of a mortgage program critical to the federal government.” Ginnie Mae accordingly implored TCB to lend money to RMF.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The index plunged from record highs seen in late 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic caused the worst economic contraction since the Great Depression. while the Jumbo MCAI measuring high-balance loans rose 2.2%, and the Conventional MCAI that measures loans not backed by the government rose 4.8%. Department of Agriculture fell by.1%,

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The index plunged from record highs seen in late 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic caused the worst economic contraction since the Great Depression. The drop in the availability of credit was “driven by a reduction in supply from both conventional and government segments of the market,” said Joel Kan, an MBA associate vice president.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

Given that HELOC organizations are more streamlined than closed-end lending, there is greater importance for the adoption of electronic closing documents, MISMO said last week, calling for participants to join a new development workgroup (DWG). The volume of HELOC loans declined by 17% to $60.1 Overall, HELOCS accounted for 20.7%

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2022

Michael Loftin, CEO of Homewise , whose work revolves around sustainable homeownership, suggested HUD take a cue from the government-sponsored enterprises. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae give [lenders] a little bump on their origination fee to encourage small-dollar lending,” said Loftin.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

The index plunged from record highs seen in late 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the worst economic contraction since the Great Depression. 2%, and the Conventional MCAI that measures loans not backed by the government fell.3%. 7% while the Jumbo MCAI measuring high-balance loans rose.2%, Department of Agriculture rose.3%,

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 8, 2024

The seeming destruction of the appraisal profession by the federal government, GSEs and lending stakeholders is a collective action problem. Appraisers are responding to new GSE and lending dictates with reactions based on our own personal well-being. It is appraisers who are destroying the message.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The DOJ also noted that this type of conditional offer is permitted under federal government lending programs, thus requiring no changes to lending regulations. Originally filed in 2020 in U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

The trade group estimates that the average contract 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for conforming loans ($647,200 or less) increased from 3.64% to 3.72%. The keys to lending in a post-refi boom world. The relative weakness in government purchase activity continues to contribute to higher loan sizes. Presented by: CIVIC Financial.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2023

Go Mortgage sued its former director of capital markets for “corporate sabotage,” alleging computer fraud, violation of trade secrets, breach of contract and tortious interference with a business relationship. The lender claims actions by Katie Chikonde cost the lender millions of dollars.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

Also, the bank failed to audit the software for compliance with government requirements, allowing life-changing error to remain uncorrected for years. One caveat: the government provided a free tool for the bank, but Wells Fargo decided to use its own software, according to the lawsuit.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

The groups also request “sufficient data to evaluate the impact” of the new representative score calculations, as well as “sufficient detail” to evaluate the accuracy “and fair lending analysis” of bi-merge combinations.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The VA makes a guarantee to the lending institution for 25% of the loan amount and the lender is responsible for evaluating the eligibility of the borrower. REALITY: The appraisal process is similar to conventional and other government-sponsored loans. David Smith is the VP of National VA Lending at loanDepot.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

billion in home loans, representing only 23% of the $108 billion volume in the previous year, when it was still the kingfish in correspondent lending. Home lending revenues declined to $3.3 Home lending revenues declined to $3.3 Amid the contraction at Wells Fargo, JPMorgan became bigger than its rival in the mortgage space.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2022

The venture capital investment is in addition to $1 billion in separate capital commitments from investors that Point has lined up to help fund what it calls home-equity investment (HEI) contracts. “We Homeowners, in turn, get to cash out a slice of their home equity with no payments due until the contract matures.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It essentially allows qualified buyers with a government loan to purchase a home by assuming responsibility for the sellers’ mortgage terms, including the current balance and interest rate. By the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s estimate, it takes on average about $2,500 to process, underwrite and close a government loan.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2022

Today we are seeing a more governed and purpose-oriented approach to networks of blockchains. Today, established actors in settlement services are collaborating on the same ledger with the same form of smart contract to eliminate transaction overheads. Distributed Ledger Technologies are the Backbone of Blockchains.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

Real estate still relies on a “system” unable to integrate production across the silos of media, brokerage, lending, insurance and trading. The result is higher costs, lower productivity, unmeasured quality, and systemic exposure as government monopolies take most of the risk and make most of the money.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2023

Federal Reserve lending to banks through its discount window and the new Bank Term Lending Program created in the wake of SVB ’s failure stood at a combined $152.6 we expect that stress on smaller banks could result in a tightening of lending standards ,” the research report says. No, it’s not.” In the U.S,

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Bank contraction In addition to the reduced role of the Fed in the MBS market, the banking industry and other investors also have pulled back from MBS purchases in the wake of financial pressures sparked by rising rates — as well as plans by regulators to tighten bank capital-reserve rules.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. Finding reliable lending partners takes time and some trial and error, but once established is often the lifeblood of LOs. Bank Home Mortgage and Planet Home Lending declined to comment.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

It plays an essential role in the economics of homeownership, ensuring that credit reaches those who need it and providing safeguards to those who lend it. In fact, our industry is so important that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, title insurance professionals were deemed essential by the federal government.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2022

That is typically accomplished through whole loan sales or private label securitizations along with hedging — such as the use of third-party forward contracts that allow for bulk loan sales at a future date at a predetermined rate. Yoon added that the new app also will “be built on the backside as blockchain-capable.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

Mr. Cooper announced it agreed to acquire Rushmore Loan Management Services ‘ s special servicing platform, which has $37 billion in sub-servicing contracts. But the servicing portfolio is expected to grow. The platform has 244,500 loans and will be combined with RightPath , bringing several hundred employees to Mr. Cooper.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2022

A rising player in the world of crypto-mortgages and blockchain-enabled financing, LoanSnap, plans expand its reach in the market by opening its lending platform to licensed mortgage brokers across the country in the near future. The financing for the initial deal was handled through a cryptocurrency lender called Helio Lending.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Editor’s note: There are conventional mortgage options with down payments as low as 3% and government-insured loans with a low- or no-down-payment requirement.) This approach is negotiated in the contract; it’s a seller concession to the buyer for a set amount. Rate buy-downs are another option I recommend in this market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If it is not reauthorized by Congress before that date, the mortgage industry could see consequences, including ceding control of certain land use policies and the cessation of some mortgage lending. This is according to government researchers, other experts and lawmakers in a U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing earlier this month.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A $250 monthly child tax credit from the federal government for each child also helps the household. Governments and servicers were both quick to launch forbearance programs for over seven million mortgage borrowers during the pandemic, realizing the historic challenge borne out of the Covid-19 pandemic. But will end in December.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Fair lending concerns Another repercussion in the market is that savvy borrowers gain access to lower rates when lead sources are manipulated. Less educated applicants could be quoted higher rates for the same loan, raising concerns about fair lending practices. “But we already have fair lending rules.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services. Non-lending appraisal courses.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

Ben Hunsaker, a Beach Point Capital Management portfolio manager who is focused on securitized credit, said that during the past year, nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) AAA bond spreads have actually contracted from 155 to 135, while agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) spreads have widened from about 118 to 134 over the same period.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Interfirst’s ability to grow rapidly in a low-rate, refi environment but then struggle and contract when the market turns could be seen as a cautionary tale, even in an industry as cyclical as mortgage. Interfirst provided no explanation for the upcoming terminations. 375% below the market.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2023

A decline of the index, benchmarked to 100 in March 2012, indicates that lending standards are tightening while an increase suggests loosening credit. While the Conventional MCAI, which does not include loans backed by the government, decreased 2.3%, the Government MCAI, which examines FHA, VA, and USDA loan programs, fell by 3.8%.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

In more recent downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, many foreclosures were due to bad lending. The June 1, 2024 effective date was intended to provide advance notice to accommodate lenders’ and servicers’ internal governance processes. the Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach areas). percent from 7.29

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Miller Samuel

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Miller measures listing discount by the percent difference between the contract price and the price that the property was listed for sale at the time of contract – not when it was first listed). The most recent asking price is “really the moment the property entered the market,” he said.

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This makes it ideal for ongoing projects but may come with higher interest rates than other borrowing forms of borrowing so make sure you understand all the details before signing any contracts. We have provided reliable real estate lending, sales, and appraisals for four decades in Victoria, BC.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 23, 2024

    Exploitive Lending and Mortgage Relief There have been 35 mortgage relief scams filed by the Federal Trade Commission in recent years, in which scammers promise to negotiate your rate with mortgage lenders, audit loan paperwork or provide legal services for a fee. Some pretend to be with the government.  Other

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