Mon, Jul 26 2010, 9:56 AM
Lots of Investor Updates; Fannie HARP vs. Freddie HARP; Originator Rankings: Wells, BoA, Chase, GMAC, Citi...
Fri, Jul 23 2010, 10:54 AM
Investor Group Challenges Loan Servicers; Loss Mitigation Recommendations; What is "WillCap" and Who is "Talcott Franklin"?; EU Bank Stress Tests
Thu, Jul 22 2010, 1:33 PM
Underwriters & Processors Included in SAFE?; Mortgage Volume vs. Profits; Reader Quotes on L.O Compensation; Movement Seen in Commercial Sector
Wed, Jul 21 2010, 10:40 AM
Solid Earnings from Wells and MGIC; High Quality Loan Production; Labor Unions Threaten Big Banks; VA Underwriting Update
Tue, Jul 20 2010, 10:55 AM
Small Banks Behind on TARP Repayment; More Opinions on Mortgage Reform; Home Builders Outsold by REO Inventory Holders; MGIC & RMIC Updates
Mon, Jul 19 2010, 11:57 AM
Fannie & Freddie Better Together?; Plenty of Investor Updates; Broker Compensation Bill Opinion;
Fri, Jul 16 2010, 12:43 PM
Originator Compensation: Yield Spread Already Removed from GFE; Goldman's Record Setting Fine; NMLS Update; MI Deductibilty; Bank Earnings
Thu, Jul 15 2010, 11:20 AM
FHFA Opposes PACE Program, California Files Lawsuit; Financial Reform Vote; New Housing Counselor Handbook; FDIC Selling Distressed Loans
Wed, Jul 14 2010, 10:31 AM
Mortgage Investor Gossip; FICO Scores and Loan Production; "Hardest Hit" State Housing Programs; FHA Mini-Eagles;
Tue, Jul 13 2010, 10:23 AM
HARP Subordination Scenario; Jumbo Loan Foreclosure Numbers; Rates Low But Fewer Qualified Borrowers; International Homebuyers
Mon, Jul 12 2010, 10:59 AM
Congress Goes Back to Work; Reverse Mortgage Volumes; Fannie Appraisal Changes; G-Fees
Fri, Jul 9 2010, 12:06 PM
The Fed, The Economy, And Mortgages; Loan Production Picks Up; Wholesale Lender Updates
Thu, Jul 8 2010, 12:42 PM
Wells Fargo Cutting Jobs; Consumer Credit; SAFE Act Resource; M.I. Update; Manufactured Housing Lenders
Wed, Jul 7 2010, 10:41 AM
The Future of Rate Sheets; Mortgage Industry News That Isn't Pessimistic; High Opportunity Cost Investing
Tue, Jul 6 2010, 9:41 AM
Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extension Signed; Appraisal Chatter; Lender Update, Job Postings
Fri, Jul 2 2010, 9:22 AM
National Flood Insurance Program Extended; Originator ID Requirements; Electronic Loan Apps; NAMB Call to Action
Thu, Jul 1 2010, 9:37 AM
Top Mortgage Underwriters in H1 2010; MBS Issuance Jumps; Tax Credit Update; AUS Flipping; Lending Profits Rebound; Updates from BofA, PHH, Lenders On...
Wed, Jun 30 2010, 8:55 AM
Homebuyer Tax Credit Fraud; Reasons for 203(K) Loans; SAFE Act and NMLS Registry; Mortgage Jobs; Another Refi Boom Coming?
Tue, Jun 29 2010, 10:37 AM
Financial Reform's Impact on Mortgage Lenders; Fed MBS Coupon Swaps; Pipelines Still Not Filled; Investor Updates
Mon, Jun 28 2010, 9:54 AM
Homebuyer Tax Credit Closing Deadline Looms; Why Borrowers Can't Refinance; Advice From an Appraiser; Lenders Who Buy 203(K) Product
Fri, Jun 25 2010, 9:49 AM
Lenders Prepare For Tax Credit Deadline; Fin Reg Compromise Done; Appraisal Issues; SAFE Act Update
Thu, Jun 24 2010, 12:02 PM
House Passes Flood Insurance Extension; Servicer Short Sale Timeline Rankings; MERS & Fannie, Waiting Period Update
Wed, Jun 23 2010, 10:53 AM
HVCC Future in Doubt? FHA Getting Ahead of Defaults; CRA Changes; Reverse Mortgage Issues; MGIC Update
Tue, Jun 22 2010, 11:36 AM
Credit Unions Still Offer HELOCs; FinReg Reform Update; HUD Guidance on FHA Approval; More Investor Bulletins
Mon, Jun 21 2010, 12:06 PM
Extensive Lender Upates Only an Underwriter Would Love; MBA Loan Buyback Seminar; Real Yield
Fri, Jun 18 2010, 10:35 AM
Don't Hold Your Breath For HELOCs; Extra Margin In Rate Sheets; 2009 Tax Transcripts Available; Reminder on Originator IDs
Thu, Jun 17 2010, 10:31 AM
HAMP Redefault Rate; Underwriters on Watch for Rent Buyback and Short Sale Schemes; TBW CEO Fraud Case; MBS Volume
Wed, Jun 16 2010, 11:27 AM
Signs of Life in the Non-Agency Mortgage Market; Housing Supply Shortage?; HUD's Final Rule; Fannie & Freddie Delisted; Apps Rise
Tue, Jun 15 2010, 11:00 AM
Monoline Insurer Primer; SIFMA Study for Risk Hedgers; Fannie Mae Servicer Reimbursements; Flood Insurance Reminder From GMAC; BoA Bulletin
Mon, Jun 14 2010, 8:58 AM
Originator Identification Requirements; Mortgage Fraud Report; Flood Insurance Saga; Condo Guidance; FHA Annual Premiums
Thu, Jun 10 2010, 3:19 PM
More On Mortgage Insurance; Non-Agency Lending Thaw; FHA Reform Act Amendments; EPO Policies; Credit Rating Agencies
Wed, Jun 9 2010, 11:12 AM
Private Mortgage Insurers Make Push for FHA Business; GSEs Roll Out Uniform Data Program Details; Bulletins From BoA and Wells
Tue, Jun 8 2010, 11:32 AM
Checking In On Mortgage Reform Legislation; Mark-To-Market Loan Hedging Concerns; FTC & Countrywide; Subprime Loans The Talk Of The Town?
Mon, Jun 7 2010, 12:13 PM
GNMA Single Loan Securitization; GFE Guidance; Long Recovery For Housing; FDIC & CRA News; More Originator Jobs
Fri, Jun 4 2010, 10:49 AM
Most Profitable Bank Owned Origination Channels; FHA Net Worth Requirements; Manufactured Home Lending; HomePath News; More On Flood Insurance
Thu, Jun 3 2010, 11:42 AM
Warehouse Line Issues Still Prevalent; Another Lender Exits Wholesale Business; BoA Suspends USDA Commitments & Updates Flood Insurance Guidance
Wed, Jun 2 2010, 1:01 PM
Flood Insurance Update; USDA Conditional Commitments; Originator Jobs; News From Fannie & Freddie, Citi, SunTrust, Guild, Mountain West, USB
Tue, Jun 1 2010, 11:00 AM
The "Never-Ending" Mortgage Program From ING; Are Home Loans Now Worthless?; Bank Closures; Barclays To Sell Servicing Unit
Fri, May 28 2010, 10:46 AM
USDA Issuing Conditional Loan Approvals Again; MBA Studies Housing and Mortgage Market Collapse; Jumbo Loan Pricing; Scratch and Dent Desk
Thu, May 27 2010, 12:28 PM
New Bond Rating Agency With a Twist; Jumbo Loan Buyers; Banks Selling Distressed Debt; Financial Reform Update;
Wed, May 26 2010, 11:50 AM
Perspective on Fannie & Freddie's UMDP; Flood Insurance Expiration; Fed's Credit Card Website; More Lender Updates!
Tue, May 25 2010, 10:14 AM
Loan Quality Initiative Reminder; Pricing Discrepancies Explained; More Mortgage Jobs; Primer On Case-Shiller Index; Plenty Of Investor Updates
Mon, May 24 2010, 10:52 AM
Extensive Updates From Citi and Chase; Extended Lock Fees; NMLS Deadlines; Approved Fraud Detection Vendors; Quarterly Bank Performance;
Fri, May 21 2010, 11:52 AM
Loan Production Slowed By Collateral Valuations; Financial Reform And Mortgages; Consumer Spending and Saving; Delinquency Rates
Thu, May 20 2010, 10:53 AM
FOMC Minutes Discuss Fed's Feelings On Mortgage Asset Sales; NonBank Lender Oversight; RMIC Cuts Distressed Markets; Where Are The Loans?
Wed, May 19 2010, 10:15 AM
Originator Feedback From The Trenches; FHA Broker/Lender Approval Guidance; HomePath Update; Citi Non-Agency Lending; 95% MI
Tue, May 18 2010, 11:19 AM
Defending The Mortgage Industry From Generalizations; New HUD Mortgagee Letter; HAMP Data; TB&W Chairman in Trouble; Quicken Loans
Mon, May 17 2010, 11:48 AM
Big Banker MBS Holdings Decline in Q1 2010; More Originator Job Offers; Secondary Marketing Conference; Investor Updates
Fri, May 14 2010, 10:18 AM
Why Isn't Loan Production Picking Up?; More on Originator Compensation and Risk Retention Legislation; HomePath Update; Less and Less Product
Thu, May 13 2010, 9:04 AM
Senate Votes to Limit Mortgage Broker Compensation Options and Require Bankers to Retain Risk; Industry Job Losses; More on Loan Buyback Requests;