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Profit Per Loan Up Dramatically - Mortgage Banks Focused on Purchase Biz; LO's Not Exempt from OT?

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by Rob Chrisman on July 02 2012, 8:10 AM

On July 4th in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. (This year it has turned tomorrow into somewhat of a "get away" day for many.) As always...
The State of Applications and Pipelines; Goldman's New Investment Company

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by Rob Chrisman on April 03 2013, 8:31 AM

"I started out with nothing and still have most of it left." But what if you're a board member of a bank - what exactly do big bank board members earn? Maybe they don't make as much as top loan officers, but is that justified? Who has more responsibility...
Finance of America Cuts Correspondent; Quicken Loans Legal Setback; FHA & VA Updates

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by Rob Chrisman on January 05 2016, 8:23 AM

For anyone who likes numbers, the U.S. Census Bureau projected the United States population was 322,762,018 on Jan. 1. This is an increase of 2,472,745, or 0.77 percent, from New Year's Day 2015. In 2016, the United States is expected to experience one...
CFPB's Latest Fines; Upcoming Events and Training

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by Rob Chrisman on August 03 2015, 7:51 AM

A big topic at last week's MBA Hawaii annual conference was change in the industry. As if residential lending doesn't have enough changes all the time, law firm Morrison & Foerster spread the word that, "The Department of Defense published sweeping...
Special Edition of Investor, Lender and MI Changes

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by Rob Chrisman on January 28 2012, 9:02 AM

Investors have been busy in recent weeks, and with no college or pro football, no NASCAR, no baseball, why not read about recent guideline changes? As always, it is best to read the actual guidelines from the investor - this is not meant to replace them...
How MetLife's Exit Impacts the Industry - Will Others Follow?

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by Rob Chrisman on January 11 2012, 8:51 AM

Some would say it is grim out there, and no, I am not talking about Hostess Brands, the manufacturer of Twinkies, Ho Hos, and Ding Dongs cake snacks, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Is it right that 4,300 of our brethren were notified of losing their...
Definition of a "Mortgage Application"

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by Rob Chrisman on August 01 2013, 8:25 AM

"Do you ever hear about Freddie or Fannie doing anything illegal with regard to foreclosures?" Wow - that question is way above my pay grade! And I am no judge, jury, or attorney. It did remind me, however, of a story a couple months ago in the L.A. Times...
FHA Streamline Changes in the Blink of an Eye; News from Indiana and California; Mortgage Jobs in Production and Secondary

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by Rob Chrisman on June 14 2012, 8:58 AM

Regardless of size, regardless of defense, regardless of current QC measures, buybacks are an issue at every level. PNC , #17 lender by volume in the first quarter, saw its stock take a hit due to them . (And at Stratmorgroup .com the current blog discusses...
Buybacks Wearing on Industry; Fannie, Freddie and Wall Street; FHA & Condo Project Changes?

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by Rob Chrisman on May 22 2012, 8:45 AM

Pick an overwhelming percentage, like 80 or 90%. Remember when residential loan production wasn't "that" percent agency? Non-agency loans are still out there and periodically being securitized (just ask Redwood Trust in the jumbo sector), but by most...
Real Estate Investment Trust Primer; L.O. Track Records; Population Growth and Household Formation; Apartment Building Investments

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by Rob Chrisman on April 11 2011, 11:35 AM

Western Springs National Bank and Trust (IL) was closed Friday by the OCC, which in turn appointed the FDIC as receiver, which, in turn, entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Heartland Bank and Trust Company , also of Illinois. A few thousand...
Organizations React to CFPB Compensation Proposals; MBA's Revised 2012 Estimates; QM Update; 10-yr Hits 1.68%

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by Rob Chrisman on May 30 2012, 8:46 AM

Hey, not every prediction about the future is right, right? In my visits around the nation to different companies and mortgage banking groups, I continue to hear very positive things about volume and profits . And sure enough, the MBA has come out with...
Mini Correspondent - The New Paradigm? Agency & Investor Updates

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by Rob Chrisman on June 13 2013, 8:34 AM

Are you looking forward to a day off tomorrow? Me neither - the commentary never sleeps - but agencies like HUD and the IRS do. These, and other agencies, have 4 remaining furlough days scheduled for 2013, one being tomorrow . All services will be shut...
LO Compensation Based on Product Type? Warehouse Banks to Approve Comp Plans? More Views on Gfee Changes

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by Rob Chrisman on March 20 2013, 2:11 PM

I've been visiting Colorado this week, where some of the conversation involves yesterday's sentencing of two individuals for fraud. "The elaborate scheme involved phony or inflated property appraisals for refinances or purchases, fraudulent mortgage applications...
Eminent Domain Embraced by California City; No Mel Watt Vote until September; Libor Lawsuits

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by Rob Chrisman on July 31 2013, 5:37 AM

I used to look at my dog and think, "If you were a little smarter, you could tell me what you were thinking." And she'd look at me like she was saying, "If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to." There are plenty of smart people who do lending...
The Scoop on Tax Transcripts & 4506-T's - Required Prior to Closing by the Agencies?

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by Rob Chrisman on July 02 2015, 8:40 AM

It seems that lenders have had a more difficult time obtaining tax information from the IRS this year. I collected the tax-related updates over the last 2-3 months so you can see how lenders reacted - as always check with the actual lender or investor...

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