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Value can be found despite concurrent double-digit increases in both home values and rent rates in some of these cities.

Although forbearance exits are not yet complete, two arms of the Department of Housing and Urban Development have decided to make some temporary pandemic relief programs permanent.

Panorama Mortgage Group and Hunt Mortgage also appoint COOs, SitusAMC adds to its title sales team and non-QM lender Sprout finds head of TPO business with internal promotion.

These companies benefited from the strong refinance market in 2021, but are facing a different environment with fewer mortgage originations expected this year.

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However, all but one company did less business in the most recent period than during the third quarter, and new insurance written was down across the board compared with one year prior.

Some businesses have closed lending channels or exited the market, while at least one has declared bankruptcy.

Third-party originators could help government-related agencies surmount some of the hurdles facing borrowers if they had more access to lending programs, said Linda McCoy, president of an industry trade group.

Fannie Mae reassessed origination estimates and took stock of its capital standing as the confirmation process for the FHFA’s nominee hit a roadblock and other entities released announcements about automation.