MBS RECAP: Bond Markets Loving Month End, and Life in General
Nothing has materially changed from the Mid-Day recap, so for the nuts and bolts of today's rally, that would be the best place to get...
MBS Day Ahead: Busy Day of Data for Europe and US
The last trading day of the month for bond markets is more interesting than average in its own right. Money managers are busy making...
Subprime Securitization; Refi Biz Booming; M&A on Rire - What Deal Structures Work?
The U.S. Census Bureau has published some facts featuring the metro areas represented by the two teams playing in Super Bowl XLIX (the...
Averages in 2014: LTV, FICO, Loan Types, and More
Fifty-six percent of loans closed in December were for home purchase, somewhat lower than the average for 2014 as a whole according to...
Mortgage Rates Holding Near Long-Term Lows
Mortgage rates were steady to slightly higher today on average. Some lenders were actually slightly lower, but they were the exception. ...
VA announces single regional framework under MyVA initiative
Internal organizations to realign their existing structures VA today announced that it is taking the first steps under the MyVA...
Lessons From the CFPB/Wells/Chase Order; FDIC Video on LO Comp; Training and Events
Don't forget that last Friday Ocwen Financial reached a settlement with a California regulator that will allow it to continue operating...
MBS MID-DAY: Conservatively Inside Yesterday's Range Ahead of FOMC
I'm not sure why anyone is writing article headlines that reference the approaching Fed announcement. Does the Fed even matter right...
On the road: moving toward a VA we can all be proud of
Sec. Bob McDonald recently spoke at the Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference in San Antonio, Texas. While asking student...
Mortgage Rates: You'd Better Shop Around
Nearly half of mortgage consumers don’t shop around for a mortgage, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the...
