Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency introduced new upfront fees on Wednesday for some high-balance and second-home loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Upfront fees for high balance loans will increase between 0.25% and 0.75%, tiered by loan-to-value ratio.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

forbearance rate measuring the share of mortgages with suspended payments fell 16 basis points to 5.67% last week, with four of the five loan types dropping by double-digit basis points, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The post All loan types continued to experience drop in forbearance appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2025

Fairfield and Keranen bring decades of experience in mortgage lending, as loan originators and managers in California. In recent years, they have focused on mentoring loan officers and tailoring their support to match different career stages.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

They’re getting a loan. It could be something like having a special loan with a lower rate for those buyers. The primary difficulty cited was the effort required 63% were surprised by the demands of staging, showings and repairs, while 37% were caught off guard by the emotional toll. They do have grants.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

The loan repurchase trend that began to sting many mortgage originators in 2022 appears to finally be winding down, according to a recent report by Sterling Point Advisors and Augment Analytics. We’re seeing a downward trend in total [loans] repurchased [on a dollar basis], and that’s true for both Fannie and Freddie,” Ludden said. “I

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The three overarching themes in all of these conversations include: Operational efficiencies for delinquent accounts : QC teams are honing in on how effectively operational processes are managed for delinquent loans, from customer service to loss mitigation. I have to say ACES has been such a tremendous help in our QC review process.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2022

The deadline for the mortgage industry to chime in on the Federal Housing Administration ‘s (FHA) proposed 40-year loan modification rule was at the end of May. It remains unclear when the FHA plans to add the 40-year loan modification option to its servicing and loss mitigation handbook. Presented by: Stavvy.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Loan origination-related consumer complaints rose significantly over the first 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ’s (CFPB) report published last week. ” The post Loan origination complaints have spiked during pandemic appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It also targets “bait-and-switch data harvesting,” where data is used under false pretenses, such as offering loans using targeted advertising data. He said the “stage is set for a more data-driven lending environment.” “Consumers now control their financial data, sharing it securely with third parties.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

The announcement comes shortly after Rocket unveiled the first stage of its rebrand and is a part of the company’s conscious effort to unify Rockets many companies under a single umbrella. Since its launch, the company claims that its AI tool has tripled its conversion rate from website visits to loan closings.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Das, a former CEO of Caliber Home Loans , will begin his new role on Oct. Das spent six years as CEO of Caliber Home Loans — a NewRez -owned residential mortgage lending company — until January 2022. Pagaya also offers personal loans, auto loans, credit cards and point-of-sale (POS) financing.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

While not taking a position as a product advocate, Batey noted that the loans could be an option for older residents on a fixed income who seek support for their expenses. Interestingly, Batey noted that he and his office have observed a higher level of interest in reverse mortgages from seniors in the area.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Given that approach, it always made sense that, eventually, when I reached that stage, I would apply the same strategy to myself. In the summer of 2022, just after his wife’s 62nd birthday, qualifying age arrived and the loan closed roughly 24 hours later. So, yes, realistically, I’ve always known this would be part of my plan.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Collections solutions are geared toward helping to prevent foreclosure and late-stage default by making qualified assistance options timelier and more accessible to both homeowners and servicers, Black Knight said on Thursday. “By Black Knight is preparing to be acquired by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2023

This integration allows lenders to access Flueid’s title data and insights during the loan application process, resulting in time savings and a simplified consumer experience. Loan officers and underwriters can now easily check title information and review critical insights to understand the status of a property and consumer.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But for some borrowers, a less traditional loan type could make the most financial sense. Add context about why you’re asking for specific information at every stage. Without enough timely information to ask questions and compare options, borrowers had loans they couldn’t afford.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Digital mortgage exchange platform and loan aggregator MAXEX announced on Tuesday the hiring of mortgage technology veteran Daniel Wallace as its new chief operating officer. I’m excited to join the MAXEX leadership team at this critical growth stage,” he added. “The U.S. MAXEX is based in Atlanta.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Kevin Sears took to the NAR NXT main stage at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Friday morning with a large iced coffee from Dunkin’ in hand. Sears cited the trade group’s efforts in advocating for changes in VA loan procedures. Let’s protect the consumer; let’s work together.” Those utilizing mortgages from the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

for purchase mortgage origination, and he is taking the stage at HW Annual. During the Peak Performers sessions, Weaver will share his 10 points to high-level loan originations. Register Weaver spoke with HousingWire to share his excitement for HW Annual and give attendees a sneak peak at the t opics he’ll discuss on stage.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

And as a loan officer (LO), why should I care? A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. For an LO working to get the loan to the finish line, this can be a huge time saver. Why do we need them? Who is eligible to take advantage of them?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Setting the Stage for 2025 Heres the good news, 2025 is set to stabilize. Heres your game plan: Check your credit: A score of 640 opens the door to FHA loans and down payment assistance programs. Despite this, the Las Vegas housing market held its ground with steady appreciation, climbing 5-7%. The key takeaway?

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

for the third month in a row, up slightly from March 2023, according to the latest CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights report. The data provider examined all stages of delinquencies to gain a complete view of the mortgage market and loan performance health. of all mortgages in February, up from 1.1% in March 2023. in March 2023.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2024

The rate remained unchanged from January 2024, according to the latest CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights report. The data provider examined all stages of delinquencies to gain a complete view of the mortgage market and loan performance health. Early-stage delinquencies (mortgages 30 to 59 days past due), accounted for 1.5%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

As a follow-up, HousingWire sat down with Peter Richter, co-founder and president at Flueid, to discuss why mortgage lenders should be asking for a quick, data-driven title check at loan application, rather than an instant title commitment, to understand and verify what’s going on with a property and consumer from the start.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The decline was largely led by portfolio loans and private-label securities as their share of mortgages in forbearance fell to 8.86% from 10.06% the week prior. The forbearance rate for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans declined twenty-six basis points to 3.77% — the 19th week in a row GSE loans in forbearance have fallen.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Dara Movement and Dara Data are not yet on the market but in a “road map” stage, Sagent confirmed. Since the 2024 conference, parts of Dara the default, consumer and AI components have been in full production and operation. And Dara Core is nearing beta completion.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance also decreased two basis points to 1.81%, and Ginnie Mae loans decreased one basis point to 4.35%. The share for portfolio loans and private-label securities (PLS) increased five basis points to 7.38%. By stage, 9.8% Approximately 1.74 are in an extension.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

The total number of servicers’ loans in forbearance fell for the ninth straight week. Several investor types were down by just a single digit basis points, with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans falling two points to 2.42%, while Ginnie Mae loans slid seven basis points to 6.02%. By stage, 12.8% as of last week.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

Carlile, who has 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry and is based in Atlanta , previously held positions at Bank of England Mortgage , Inspire Home Loans and DHI Mortgage.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

in June, according to CoreLogic ’s Loan Performance Insights. mortgage delinquencies remained near a record low in July, with the share of homes entering that status or progressing to later stages either unchanged or lower,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist for CoreLogic , in a news release. percentage point to 2.7% Overall U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2024

HUD placed Open Mortgage on credit watch for the Des Moines HOC [homeownership center], which only impacts our loans in Iowa,” Christopher D’Auria, president and CEO of Open Mortgage, told HousingWire. “Our direct endorsement authority remains unchanged outside of that HOC. Iowa was responsible for 3.4% of the total, Modex data shows.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The total number of loans in forbearance decreased by nine basis points to 2.06% as of Oct. million loans serviced as of Oct. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance declined five basis points to 0.92%. Meanwhile , Ginnie Mae loans decreased by 13 bps to 2.52%. The survey included data on 36.6 The remaining 10.3%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While delinquencies remain low overall, the number of delinquent loans ticked up in November, according to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor report. Furthermore, the delinquency rate among FHA loans is at a nine-year high, and will be worth watching closely in 2024, the report said. Foreclosure starts decreased by 12.2%

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2022

million properties were in early-stage delinquencies, defined as borrowers who missed a single mortgage payment, which is a slight increase of 0.2% With fewer new borrowers becoming delinquent, both overall and early-stage delinquency rates continue to trend downward.”. A total of 1.46 from April due to typical seasonal patterns.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The forbearance rate for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans dropped seven basis points to 4.39%, while the rate for Ginnie Mae loans that include loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration increased one basis points to 9.16%. The remaining 1.4% are forbearance re-entries, the report said. from 6.9%, the report said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

The MBA reported that mortgages in all stages of delinquency rose by 3 basis points (bps) on a quarterly basis but were 60 bps higher compared to Q2 2023. On an annualized basis, late-payment rates increased 35 bps for conventional loans, 165 bps for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and 93 bps for U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2024

Zeev Ventures , an early-stage venture fund, led the Series D extension, and was joined by Stereo Capital and Menlo Ventures. A total of 40 lenders use the product, including The Loan Store and Luminate Home Loans , which is available in 46 states and and Washington, D.C, according to HomeLight.

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