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Ocwen Financial, Interfirst Mortgage, Marcus & Millichap and others announce new leadership hires.

As 2021 shapes up to be a robust year for mortgage volumes, local lenders discuss the 12 metro areas that are expected to get the most interest from buyers, according to Zillow.

Open Mortgage, Aces Quality Management, Verity Global Solutions, Cherry Creek Mortgage and InterLinc Mortgage Services all announced hirings and promotions.

Plus, 4Q earnings show strong mortgage volumes, growth forecasted for jumbo loan market and more.

The administration faces a slew of immediate financial policy tasks, such as passing a new round of small-business aid, charting a course for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and filling vacant agency leadership posts.

While some industry forecasts predicted origination volumes would fall 7% quarter-to-quarter in 4Q, early earnings numbers from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citi and PNC Bank show they were down just 3% when purchased loans are excluded.

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The Fed’s decision to lower rates amid a pandemic proved serendipitous for home lenders who benefited from a refinance boom last year, but they may need to make adjustments in the coming months.

During 2020, our society has been faced with an economic crisis, health crisis, social justice crisis and environmental crisis. The pandemic has rapidly changed how banks engage with customers and employees; accelerating the shift from in-person interactions to digital engagements. Successfully leading a digital transformation requires much more than smart technology choices, culture is key.

From the CARES Act’s effects to the spate of nonbanks going public, these developments stand to shape how the playing field looks in 2021.