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LATEST U.S. MORTGAGE NEWS
Last Updated Friday, August 01, 2014 06:18 PM Central

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Rising Rates Hold Back New Mortgage Business free preview \| full story \| Aug. 1 Deterioration in fixed rates helped keep new mortgage activity from improving this past week. Jumbo business was the worst performer as jumbo rates lost some of their edge.
Genworth M.I.'s Biz, Delinquency and Income Improve preview \| full story \| Aug. 1 Quarterly new business jumped by more than half at Genworth Mortgage Insurance Corp., while loan delinquency declined and earnings increased.
Agency MBS Issuance at Highest Level in 9 Months preview \| full story \| Aug. 1 The volume of mortgage-backed securities issued on behalf of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae was stronger than during any month since last fall.
MGIC Extends PreQual Periods, Adds Credit Tiers preview \| full story \| Aug. 1 Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. has extended the amount of time its pre-qualifications are valid and enhanced its credit tiers.
Mortgage Employment Expands preview \| full story \| Aug. 1 Mortgage jobs at banks and non-banks expanded by an estimated 5,600 positions in June. Across all industries, the unemployment rate inched up last month.
Best Month This Year For Fannie preview \| full story \| Aug. 1 New business rose to the highest level this year at the Federal National Mortgage Association, while delinquency was at its lowest level in nearly six years.
COFI Ends 5-Month Record-Setting Streak preview \| full story \| July 31 After establishing a new record low for five consecutive months, the Cost of Funds Index turned higher.
Mortgage Rates Set to Rise, But Volatile preview \| full story \| July 31 Although market indicators point to higher mortgage rates, an economic report scheduled for release tomorrow could alter that outlook.
Ongoing Improvement in CMBS Delinquency preview \| full story \| July 31 The rate of late payments on loans included in commercial mortgage-backed securities has improved every month for more than a year. While there was no change in apartment loan delinquency, the sector's outlook is very bright.
Best and Worst Mortgage Servicers preview \| full story \| July 31 Borrower satisfaction with servicers has increased over the past year, and technology played a role in the improvement. One factor that can substantially improve satisfaction is communication with new borrowers. A relatively new player in the servicing arena has ascended to the top of the heap, while three of the fastest-growing companies were at the bottom.
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Bank Mortgage Unit Shutting Down
July 3
The mortgage lending subsidiary of a bank backed by billionaire Wilbur Ross is ending operations as the bank restructures.
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HECM Endorsements Sink to Lowest Level Since 2012
July 7
Federally insured reverse mortgage originations sank last month, falling to the lowest level since 2012. One company is maintaining a more than one-quarter market share.
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Reverse Lender Accused of Misleading Advertising
July 2
A reverse mortgage lender has settled allegations that it used deceptive advertising in its direct mail marketing campaign.
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Wingspan Interviewing 100s for FL Mortgage Jobs
July 8
Hundreds of employees are being interviewed by Wingspan Portfolio Advisors LLC for jobs in residential loan servicing and home loan production.
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Community Banks With Biggest Mortgage Concentrations
July 5
A number of community banks have used more of their assets for residential loans or commercial real estate loans than their counterparts.
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Henry Paulson Worries About Another Crisis
The former secretary of the Department of the Treasury who presided over the 2008 financial crisis is worried that conditions are ripe for another such event.
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Cordray Spars With GOP
The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made his way to Capitol Hill this week to deliver his semiannual report to lawmakers.
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The Players in Richmond's Eminent Domain Plan
Two of the key players in the battle between mortgage investors and and backers of an eminent domain plan talk about the controversial scheme, while a Realtor says his town has no business participating in the plan.
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