Originations

Nearly half of the company’s revenue comes from sources outside of the traditional home lending market, CEO Patricia Cook told analysts during the company’s earnings call.

The Federal Housing Administration’s changes seek to bring guidelines for specialized Title I programs in line with current borrower and market needs.

However, it remains 30% tighter than pre-pandemic levels, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The wholesale lender's net income of nearly $330 million factored in a $170.5 million hit from a reduction in its mortgage servicing rights fair value.

Acting FHFA Director Sandra Thompson's decision to act immediately rather than taking the time to examine the impact likely harmed private-label securitizations in the short term, but issuance is still on course for a record year.

The two fintechs look to streamline document capture and credit decisioning for lenders.

More aggressive pursuit of government-related agencies’ affordable housing mission is expanding product availability, but government intervention can be a double-edged sword.

All six companies, however, remained highly profitable, as the delinquency and forbearance outlook is favorable for the possibility of rising claims payments.

Sue Barber takes over the position after leading its Northeast division.

Plans to taper rate stimulus could further dampen industry employment, depending on the extent to which decreased volume is offset by staffing needs driven by the shift to work-intensive purchase loans.