Reverse Mortgage Knockoff Available for Seniors 55 and Over

Orange County Register, Apr. 14, 2022–Jeff LazersonA good solution for some could be an interesting mortgage hybrid that takes baby steps to a reverse mortgage. It’s available for those age …

MBA Lowers Mortgage Outlook Through 2023

Credit Union Times, Apr. 13, 2022–Jim DuPlessisThe Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday lowered its forecast for both refinance and purchase originations this year and next as interest rates rise faster …

Interest Rises in ARMs

The M Report, Apr. 14, 2022–Eric PeckMortgage application volume continues to tumble, as the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association found overall volume sliding 1.3% week-over-week.https://themreport.com/daily-dose/04-13-2022/interest-rises-arms

Nonbank Agency MSR Share: North of 61%

Inside Mortgage Finance, April 14, 2022–John Bancroft (subscription)Nonbanks owned $5.090 trillion of single-family mortgage servicing rights attached to securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae at the …

Buyers Stymied by Fewer Homes, High Prices, Rising Rates

Associated Press, Apr. 14, 2022–Alex Veiga (MBA mention)America’s housing market has grown increasingly frenzied and prices are out of reach for many buyers, especially first-timers. This spring, traditionally the busiest …

Rate-Lock Woes Hit Non-QM Lenders

Inside Mortgage Finance, Apr. 11, 2022–Paul MuoloOriginators of non-qualified mortgages looking for a secondary market execution have been whipsawed by rapidly rising rates the past several weeks, so much so …

Ocwen-CFPB Case Sent Back to Lower Court

National Mortgage News, Apr. 8, 2022–Brad Finkelstein (subscription)In a ruling that splits the differences in a long-running legal battle between the positions of Ocwen and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, …