The evidence is both anecdotal and statistical: the deconsolidation of the mortgage industry is underway. New figures compiled by the Quarterly Data Report show that certain megabanks are scaling back in correspondent lending while others (smaller players) are stepping up to the plate. But even more interesting is that some top executives at the big boys (Doug Jones of Bank of America comes to mind) are jumping ship for smaller players. (Jones went to PennyMac.) How long might this trend continue? Stay tuned…
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The competitive and controversial leader, who will stay on the board, oversaw rapid growth but also a massive downsizing, and a notorious mass firing over Zoom.
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The deal bolsters Zions' ability to serve multifamily customers and creates a natural extension of its affordable housing lending program, management said.
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Mortgage servicers would like to shed responsibility for second liens but they may be exchanging one set of workflows for others.
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The move builds on MeridianLink's lending lifecycle strategy, enabling institutions to engage with borrowers before, during and after the lending decision.
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The market is bifurcated into those looking for affordable housing outside of metropolitan cores and high-end buyers prioritizing lifestyle. Still, both groups are looking south.
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The agency delayed an offering of occupied units until September to ensure compliance with President Trump's executive order made earlier this year.
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