Doug Duncan may be retired from Fannie Mae, but not from the housing market—his new firm is ramping up with writing, speaking, and advisory work.
Lenders are rolling out less sensitive products such as adjustable rate loans and non-qualified mortgages.
The Mortgage Bankers Association is advocating for more funding for the agency due to its elevated securitization activity, and counterparty risk linked to a lingering concentration of loans in forbearance.
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., asked crypto firms to keep spending in elections, and said that they "literally" put Bernie Moreno, Sherrod Brown's successor in Ohio, in the Senate.
Pragya Thakur is a National Board-certified health and wellness coach and master of public health candidate at Boston University.
She writes on wellness topics for publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Law Journal Newsletter and is currently developing a book exploring how small daily shifts can create meaningful change in health and clarity.
-
The Mortgage Bankers Association's index of applications for home purchases decreased 4.4% to 155 in the week ended May 30, which included the Memorial Day holiday.
-
The volatility pushed whole loan spreads wider and brought single-asset single-borrower commercial mortgage-backed securitization to a halt as lenders waited for clarity.
-
Securitizations are breaking new ground and whole loan investors have been active as nonbanks increasingly originate and sell second lien products.
-
The Treasury market experienced unexpected volatility in April after President Trump announced sweeping tariffs, but recovered after the moves were delayed. Some see that as proof of resilience in the market, but others say it highlights vulnerabilities.
-
The San Francisco-based bank was long hamstrung by a regulatory order that kept it under $1.95 trillion of assets. Now Wells can hit the gas on business lines it had kept idle.
-
The software firm will employ Wolters Kluwer's technology that allow it to offer hybrid closings as well as remote online notarizations through its platform.
- Daily BriefingDelivered Every WeekdayIdeas that impact your business delivered to your inbox every day.
- Origination BulletinDelivered Every WeekdayHeadlines, marketing tips, and opinions for loan officers and origination sector professionals.
- Servicing BulletinTuesday, ThursdayInsights and perspectives for the mortgage servicing professional.
- Technology BulletinThursdayA roundup of the latest headlines and opinions on the mortage technology sector.
-
We're hearing about mortgage servicing problems from both the CFPB and John McDermott.
-
With interest rates rising and refinances tanking, a lot of lenders are searching for a bigger share of the home purchase market.
-
Im actually getting email from readers who agree with me that our industry really is like professional football.
-
ON-DEMAND VIDEOMonetary policy remains the key to the markets. The Federal Open Market Committee predicts one rate cut in 2026, but the panel will get a lot of data before
-
ON-DEMAND VIDEOWith the government reopened and data flowing, the FOMC may cut rates again in Dec. Steve Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, will break down the mee
-
ON-DEMAND VIDEOWill the Federal Reserve cut rates in October? BNP Paribas Chief U.S. Economist James Egelhof discusses the meeting and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
-
Partner Insights from Figure -
Partner Insights from Figure -
Partner Insights from Figure - Partner Insights from Hyland
