HousingWire, June 6, 2022–Maria VolkovaThe Mortgage Bankers Association, Housing Policy Council, National Association of REALTORS and the American Bankers Association agreed a 40-year loan modification should be a permanent fixture …
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As Mortgage Market Cools, Fraud Risk Heats Up
American Banker, June 3, 2022–Kyle Campbell (subscription)Risky loan applications have been trending up for the past year, rising 75% during 2021, according to the real estate analytics group CoreLogic, which …
Delinquency Rate For Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities In Largest Decline Of 2022
Benzinga, June 4, 2022–Phil HallThe delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) took on its biggest decline of the year in March, according to new data from Trepp LLC.https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/06/27552300/delinquency-rate-for-commercial-mortgage-backed-securities-records-biggest-decline-of-2022
MBS Issuance Lowest Since July 2019
Inside Mortgage Finance, June 3, 2022–John BancroftNew issuance of single-family agency MBS fell sharply in May to its lowest monthly output since July 2019, according to a new Inside MBS …
The New Math of Reverse Mortgages for Retirees
Wall Street Journal, June 3, 2022–Lori Ioannou (subscription)For decades the industry’s image was tainted by horror stories about borrowers who faced foreclosure, and surviving spouses who were evicted. But today, …
Why Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Still Risky
New York Times, June 3, 2022–Ann CarrnsRemember adjustable-rate mortgages? Rising interest rates are again making those mortgages attractive to home buyers because the starting rate is generally lower than the …
The Economy Is Flashing Yellow Signs for CRE Investors
Wealth Management Real Estate, June 1, 2022–Elaine MisonzhnikThe high rate of inflation and the Fed’s plans to raise interest rates could slow the commercial real estate sector’s momentum.https://www.wealthmanagement.com/investment-strategies/flashing-yellow-signs?
Freddie Mac’s Broader ADU Criteria Goes into Effect
National Mortgage News, June 2, 2022–Bonnie Sinnock (subscription)The new guidelines for ADU loans the government-sponsored enterprise will buy confirms plans to provide more leeway on the number of units a …
Vulnerable Borrowers Should Pull Cash-Out Before Inflation Sinks Economy
Orange County Register, June 2, 2022–Jeff LazersonHow much money is in your wallet? How stable is your job or your customer base as recession chatter picks up? If your answers …
FHA/VA Endorsements Down Nearly 20% in First Quarter
Inside Mortgage Finance, May 31, 2022–Andraas MalatinszkyVA lending fell 19.6% quarter-over-quarter to $67.0 billion while FHA production dropped 18.7% to $61.7 billion. The decline in both lending programs was focused …