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Loan buybacks haven’t disappeared, but they are trending down

Housing Wire

The loan repurchase trend that began to sting many mortgage originators in 2022 appears to finally be winding down, according to a recent report by Sterling Point Advisors and Augment Analytics. We’re seeing a downward trend in total [loans] repurchased [on a dollar basis], and that’s true for both Fannie and Freddie,” Ludden said. “I

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Lower-rate loans dominate PLS pipeline

Housing Wire

The loan quality of mortgage pools backing private-label securitization (PLS) deals has remained solid this year through the end of June, even as deal volume slowed appreciably between the first and second quarters. . Even with big drop in rates in the first week of July — the sharpest decline since 2008 , to 5.3% billion.

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Flueid integrates with Encompass to fuel loan originations

Housing Wire

This integration allows lenders to access Flueid’s title data and insights during the loan application process, resulting in time savings and a simplified consumer experience. Loan officers and underwriters can now easily check title information and review critical insights to understand the status of a property and consumer.

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U.S. mortgage delinquency rates remain near historic lows: CoreLogic 

Housing Wire

The rate remained unchanged from January 2024, according to the latest CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights report. The data provider examined all stages of delinquencies to gain a complete view of the mortgage market and loan performance health. Early-stage delinquencies (mortgages 30 to 59 days past due), accounted for 1.5%

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Black Knight offers new servicer solutions to curb foreclosure, late-stage default

Housing Wire

The Collections solutions are geared toward helping to prevent foreclosure and late-stage default by making qualified assistance options timelier and more accessible to both homeowners and servicers, Black Knight said on Thursday. “By Black Knight is preparing to be acquired by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

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FHFA hikes fees for high-balance and second-home loans

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency introduced new upfront fees on Wednesday for some high-balance and second-home loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Upfront fees for high balance loans will increase between 0.25% and 0.75%, tiered by loan-to-value ratio.

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Industry supports FHA’s 40-year loan term option — with caveats

Housing Wire

The deadline for the mortgage industry to chime in on the Federal Housing Administration ‘s (FHA) proposed 40-year loan modification rule was at the end of May. It remains unclear when the FHA plans to add the 40-year loan modification option to its servicing and loss mitigation handbook. Presented by: Stavvy.

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