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Change Lending to join Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco

Housing Wire

Nonbank mortgage originator Change Lending will become a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB-SF). Change is a community development financial institution (CDFI) that is certified by the U.S. We are excited to expand our impact and better serve our target market borrowers.”

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US government to sell off $13B of mortgage bonds from failed banks Signature and SVB

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government is seeking to sell $13 billion worth of mortgage bonds amassed after the failures of both Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank earlier this year. The bonds are secured by “long-term, low-rate” loans made primarily to developers of low-income multifamily apartment complexes.

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Opinion: The evolution of the independent mortgage bank

Housing Wire

These current mortgage markets are what make it challenging for independent mortgage banks (IMBs). The fate of the specialist when the market shifts The independent mortgage banks most of us think of when someone mentions IMBs originated as a result of the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980s. Today, many might feel sorry for the IMB.

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Bank failures may be the catalyst for an economic recession 

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Fannie Mae has projected that the recent bank failures may act as the catalyst that tips an already precarious economy into a recession — primarily due to the combination of tighter lending standards by small- and mid-sized regional banks. Jumbo loans account for approximately 12% of all loans originated as of February 2022.

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Mortgage lenders, borrowers react to banks closures 

Housing Wire

The Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failures that occurred over the last week have caused even more uncertainty within the mortgage industry. Meanwhile, mortgage lenders are still trying to calm down their investors and business partners. . It was the biggest bank failure since Washington Mutual collapsed in 2008.

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Cenlar FSB names Thomas Donatacci as investor relations officer

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National mortgage loan subservicer Cenlar FSB announced on Thursday that it has named the Thomas Donatacci as its investor relations officer. He is expected to strengthen Cenlar’s relationships with stakeholders in this role, including agency investors, shareholders, clients, and rating agencies. territories.

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Waterstone names Jennifer George VP of investor relations and credit policy

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has promoted Jennifer George to vice president of investor relations and credit policy, the company said in a statement issued Tuesday. George also worked alongside the product development team to launch loans for single wide manufactured homes. Wisconsin-based Waterstone Mortgage Corp.

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