Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Nonbank mortgage originator Change Lending will become a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB-SF). We welcome a partnership with the FHLB-SF to enhance our strength and reach as America’s CDFI,” said Steven Sugarman , founder of the Change Company, the parent company of Change Lending. “We

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Real Estate News

MARCH 28, 2024

NAR this week sent letters asking government lending agencies to allow buyers to finance agent compensation. Thursday, it started getting answers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Wells Fargo , the largest depository mortgage lender in America, issued pink slips to employees in its home lending business on Tuesday following its decision to exit the correspondent channel. “I It also brings a “reputational risk” when financing large amounts of loans originated from other firms.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Non-bank originator Change Lending lost its Community Development Fund Institution (CDFI) certification, according to a report from Barron’s. Change Lending was removed from the CDFI Fund’s list of certified program lenders last week, the outlet reported. The CDFI certification is a designation given by the U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Mortgage industry trade group Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) is urging government agencies to begin to have conversations surrounding the impact of the jury verdict and potential court ruling in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit on lending practices.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Figure Technology Solutions (FTS), the parent company of Figure Lending LLC , announced on Thursday that it will begin making its Digital Asset Registration Technologies (DART) platform — which it describes as “a combined lien and eNote registry service” — available to private and wholesale lending partners.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Northpointe Bank , a regional bank headquartered in Michigan, will walk away from its correspondent lending business to focus on its retail lending, mortgage warehouse financing division and specialty loan servicing business. Northpointe was the 24th largest correspondent lender , according to Inside Mortgage Finance.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Non-bank originator Change Lending will continue to originate non-qualified mortgages ( non-QMs ) for underserved borrowers after it reached a tentative deal with the U.S. At least 60% of a lender’s financing must target low- and moderate-income borrowers or customers in underserved communities.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank NA, part of Fifth Third Bancorp, a regional lender with some $207 billion in assets, has launched a new warehouse-financing arm that will serve independent mortgage bankers. The lender ’s new warehouse financing arm will be led by Donnie Martin, who has more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2023

Non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lender NewFi Lending has launched a correspondent lending channel at a time when originators are fighting to grab production volume. “Non-QM Correspondent lending is also a relatively bright spot for a mortgage industry that’s suffered from low origination volume. from Q4 2022.

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RIS Media

APRIL 30, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced its finalized Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans to address barriers to sustainable housing opportunities. In a release, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) praised FHFA’s efforts to codify existing practices and programs.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

And that offers an incredible opportunity for banks and non-banks alike to improve their digital channels to better support home equity lending. Home equity line of credit (HELOC) and home equity loan originations increased 50% in 2022 compared to two years earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s Home Equity Lending Study.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2022

In the face of a declining mortgage market and heightened regulatory scrutiny, Wells Fargo , the country’s largest depository mortgage lender by volume, is planning for a smaller footprint in correspondent lending and third-party servicing business. billion in volume , according to Inside Mortgage Finance.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The financing arrangement was struck on June 3, 2020 with the maximum aggregate borrowing authority totaling $300 million, according to Home Point’s 8-K filing disclosed on Tuesday. The financing arrangement was also dated June 3, 2020. The post Homepoint shrinks its lending capacity appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Nonbank originator Change Lending and the U.S. The CDFI certification is given by the Treasury Department CDFI Fund to lenders providing financial services to low-income communities and people who lack financing. But at least 60% of a lender’s financing must target these borrowers.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2022

In a move the Federal Housing Finance Agency said will bolster sustainability and equity, servicers for federally backed loans will obtain and maintain fair lending data. Presented by: Selene Finance. That development prompted concern from legal experts that the information could be used as a basis for fair lending lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Banks have tightened lending standards for most categories of residential real estate (RRE) loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) over the third quarter of 2023. The survey, fielded quarterly by the central bank, asks loan officers about topics such as changes in lending terms as well as household demand for loans.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Banks reported having tightened lending standards across almost all categories of residential real estate loans over the fourth quarter of 2023 amid an elevated interest rate environment. The survey asks officers about topics such as changes in lending terms as well as household demand for loans. There’s some optimism, however.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

F2 Finance wants to scoop up a share of a “fragmented” fix-and-flip market as a lack of housing inventory sharply limits transactions. just to give an idea of how fragmented it is in terms of the lender,” Christian Faes, founder of F2 Finance, said in an interview with HousingWire. LendInvest has more than $4.7 billion (£3.7

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2022

Nonbank lender Panorama Mortgage Group has added Texas-based Lone Peak Lending to its growing stable of brands. Donovan Stamps, a 27-year mortgage veteran with stints at Stearns Lending , SoFi Mortgage , First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. The post Lone Peak Lending joins Panorama Mortgage Group appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Mortgage giant Fannie Mae extended its relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 into the new year. The relaxed lending standards allowed the GSEs to use “appraisal alternatives to reduce the need for appraisers to inspect the interior of a home for eligible mortgages.” 31, 2021. “We 31, 2021 from Dec.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2023

Dallas-based Comerica Bank has decided to “organically exit” the mortgage banker finance business following the tumult in the banking industry that threatened the nation’s top warehouse lenders. Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF) first reported on the topic. These loans are also highly secured and collateralized.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2022

Veteran mortgage executive Bill Dallas has left his position as president of Finance of America Mortgage amid larger changes to the Texas-based nonbank lender’s C-Suite and business lines. His exit was first reported by Inside Mortgage Finance. Presented by: Finance of America. Last year, the lender funded $35.6

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2023

In addition, the groups “request transparency in the process of developing final guidelines for condo and housing cooperative lending requirements.” “Any In the letter , addressed to FHFA Director Sandra Thompson , the associations ask for “reasonable” building inspection requirements for aging infrastructure. the letter states.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Finance of America intends to acquire Parkside Lending ‘s third-party origination channel operation for $40 million, the publicly traded lender and servicer announced Tuesday. Our TPO business is a part of our long-term growth strategy,” Bill Dallas, president of Finance of America Mortgage, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday it has extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 another month for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The post FHFA extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards appeared first on HousingWire. 14, the CDC has reported over 1.7

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that it has again extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. To that end, the GSEs will accept alternative forms of employment verification, including a recent paystub, to ensure lending can continue.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

Houston-based nonbank mortgage lender Cornerstone Home Lending announced on Wednesday it has received all regulatory approvals to acquire traditional depository The Roscoe State Bank, a deal that will expand its operations beyond the traditional mortgage business. Expected to close around Oct. billion in assets, the companies claim.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Last week’s announcement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development cleared the way for lenders to adopt targeted lending programs, but so far, they are treading carefully. Special purpose credit programs allow lenders to target loan products to benefit protected classes without running afoul of fair lending law.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2021

Lending and services platform Finance of America Inc. announced today the launch of Finance of America Home Improvement , a new business division offering non-mortgage financing options, including renovation loans. Homeowners can also use it to access financing solutions through their contractor.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

HousingWire’s Housing Finance Leaders. Entering its second year, this year’s class spotlights the top finance executives who are driving financial performance and helping their businesses access the capital markets. VP, Capital Markets & Finance. Executive Vice President of Finance. SVP, Finance. Company Name.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2023

California-based lender American Pacific Mortgage (APM) announced an asset purchase agreement with retail lender Lend Smart Mortgage on Thursday in its latest move to drum up production across the country. APM bought assets that include about 25 branches from the Minnesota retail lender Lend Smart. million in loan volume last year.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Federal finance and housing regulators today issued a statement to assure lenders they are on the same page when it comes to special purpose credit programs. Though regulators have the power to ding lenders for violating fair lending law, none of the agencies can give a special purpose credit program their blessing.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

HousingWire’s Finance Leader award recognizes outstanding performers in the finance space. Those rates resulted in record-setting volume for real estate and mortgage companies, and a whole new set of challenges for their finance leaders. The following pages honor HousingWire’s first class of housing finance heavy hitters.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2021

Guaranteed Rate ended the year as the 11th-largest lender in the country, according to Inside Mortgage Finance. The post Guaranteed Rate to acquire Stearns Lending appeared first on HousingWire. The Chicago-based lender had two loan originators eclipse $1 billion in originations in 2020. This is a breaking news story.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2021

Houston-based nonbank mortgage lender Cornerstone Home Lending is buying Roscoe State Bank , a traditional depository bank headquartered in Roscoe, Texas. The merged organization is to be known as Cornerstone Capital Bank, and the mortgage division will continue to be known as Cornerstone Home Lending. Presented by: Sutherland.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2020

End-to-end lending and services platform Finance of America Capital is the latest mortgage company to get in on the mushrooming IPO craze. Finance of America, says its collection of companies has originated over $65 billion in loans since 2017. Finance of America operates through retail, wholesale and correspondent channels.

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