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Self-Employed UW Products; Appraisal and Valuation Updates

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by Rob Chrisman on October 17 2018, 7:59 AM

As thousands of MBA conference attendees head for the DC airports, what’s the chatter? Regulators who want to remind lenders that not being able to afford a compliance department doesn’t allow a company to make RESPA violations. That it is...
FinTech Updates; Agency Deals; Off The Beaten Path at MBA Conference

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by Rob Chrisman on October 16 2018, 8:20 AM

What’s not being covered by the mainstream press here at the MBA conference? How about, given the rough financial conditions, monthly (and not quarterly) financials being requested by warehouse & correspondents? How about some attendees bunking...
Digital Products, New Book for LO's; Big Bank Mortgage Earnings

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by Rob Chrisman on October 15 2018, 8:29 AM

What’s new here at the MBA’s conference in Washington DC? Plenty of secretive M&A closed-door meetings, continued talk that Ginnie is carefully eying non-bank approved Ginnie issuer’s financial situations, conjecture of MI reps’...
Acquisition/lease Program; Slicing and Dicing Wells' Deal

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by Rob Chrisman on October 12 2018, 8:31 AM

“Rob, are you hearing about investors taking more of a hard line on every issue right now? In recent years they would give an extra day, or waive something, but they are not doing this right now.” Yes, I am hearing that, and that “hard...
Non-QM, Digital, Tech Products; MSA Compliance Webinar; Vendors Raising Money

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by Rob Chrisman on October 11 2018, 9:04 AM

We’re in the middle of mortgage conference season. (Are there any apple orchards left with all the applewood smoked bacon served at breakfasts?) The MBA’s National Conference begins Saturday - yes, nearly every conference eats into the weekend...
Warehouse and Non-QM Products; Agency Appraisal and Inspection Changes

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by Rob Chrisman on October 10 2018, 8:17 AM

As Hurricane Michael heads toward Florida & Georgia (with the wind and storm surge, lenders and investors act – for example, Mr. Cooper has temporarily suspended loan purchases in several Florida counties effective today), contractors and builders...
White Paper on Customer Service, Warehouse Product; PIW's and Outsourcing

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by Rob Chrisman on October 09 2018, 8:59 AM

Maybe I read somewhere that the average age of a loan officer is 76. Maybe not. (Actually, my visits with companies informally indicate that overall ages seem to be dropping as I see “new blood” entering the arena, often at lower comp plans...
Broker, Correspondent, Digital Products; Promotions, Layoffs, PE-Owned Lender Closures

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by Rob Chrisman on October 05 2018, 8:20 AM

“Rob, is any lender making money out there?” Well, what’s the old “joke?” “How do you get $5 million in the mortgage biz? Start with $10 million!” Not so funny when it’s real. Few companies are prospering...
Vendor Changes and Webinars; Rates - Should Have Locked Tuesday

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by Rob Chrisman on October 04 2018, 8:25 AM

In bad news, mortgage rates went up about .25% yesterday. In good news, more homes are going up for sale. According to realtor.com there was a September jump of 8% year over year, that's the biggest jump since 2013. Between less deductions and higher...
Warehouse and Home Owner Products; OB/LoanDecisions Deal; Disaster Updates

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by Rob Chrisman on October 03 2018, 8:38 AM

Between 2001 and 2016, 97 percent of total job growth in the Unites States happened in urban counties. And while rural America is absolutely struggling, all rural America isn’t all struggling. In the top 10% for job growth, the U.S. counties, 34...
DPA, Recruiting Products; FHA 203(h), Digital Marketing, and Mortgage Pricing Events

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by Rob Chrisman on October 02 2018, 8:16 AM

“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” There are plenty of folks out there reminding lenders of the seasonality of residential lending. But in places like Phoenix lenders look forward to winter since it’s...
Document and Bank Statement Products; Personnel Moves; News From FHA and HUD

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by Rob Chrisman on October 01 2018, 8:08 AM

Is every non-bank lender of any size looking at offshore options to save money? Perhaps, and underwriting costs and productivity are usually brought up in the conversation. It’s certainly a boon for consultants with specialized knowledge and who...

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