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Warehouse lenders stung by FGMC’s bankruptcy

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Recent pleadings filed in the bankruptcy case of First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. FGMC and its affiliate, Maverick II Holdings LLC , on June 30 filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Samples reveals in his declaration that FGMC was hemorrhaging cash just prior to filing for bankruptcy protection — posting a $23.3

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“Last night, my Uber driver was a loan officer.”

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Similarly, news broke this week revealing that independent mortgage bank (IMB) New American Funding had culled its employee ranks by 240 — followed by news that non-QM lender Athas Capital Group was closing its doors and laying off more than 200 employees. Charting the loan officer exit. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows.

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Reverse mortgage volume and securities issuance trend lower in December

Housing Wire

Amid an already challenging operating environment observed throughout 2023, both HECM endorsement volume and HECM-backed Securities (HMBS) issuance closed out the year on a low note, with both metrics falling lower from the month before, according to data from RMI and New View Advisors. This is a different situation.” This represents $15.6

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There’s more blood on the tracks in the non-QM market

Housing Wire

A closer look at WMC’s books, however, shows that as of June 30 its residential whole loan portfolio, nearly all of which is comprised of non-QM loans, was underwater by some $44 million. That’s based on a comparison of the principal balance of the loans on the books and their fair market value as reported by the REIT as of that date.

Marketing 351
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The 2022 housing market: A tale of two halves

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The Big Chill” or “Frozen,” says Green, principal at real estate law firm Polunsky Beitel Green. Temporary rate buydowns have become a popular concession, especially among homebuilders, in which one out of 10 loans feature a seller-paid buydown, said Peter Idziak, senior associate at Polunsky Beitel Green. over asking price.

Equity 485
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Non-QM lenders are racing to stay ahead of rates

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FGMC) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the end of June — leaving four warehouse lenders on the hook for more than $415 million. The bank calls out 16 non-QM lenders in the text message, indicating it is ramping up scrutiny of its loan reviews, prior to advancing warehouse funding.

Lending 350
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Non-QM lenders struggle to navigate volatile waters

Housing Wire

Non-QM lenders are dealing primarily with purchase loans that require far more intensive underwriting than agency loans and, once funded, must be moved off the balance sheet quickly in most cases to maintain liquidity. Non-QM mortgages include loans that cannot command a government, or “agency,” stamp through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

Loans 364