Monday, November 30, 2009

Will Pressuring Loan Servicers Be Counterproductive?

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In an effort to get servicers to be even more diligent in improving conversion rates, Treasury is now telling servicers that they will not receive "a penny... - Voice of Housing
The Treasury Department is reportedly going to announce plans to move more aggressively against servicers and lenders who fail to move borrowers out of... - MND NewsWire
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MBS Quotes
FNMA 4.0 100-15 0-06
FNMA 4.5 102-18 0-02
FNMA 5.0 104-25 0-02
FNMA 5.5 106-10 0-01
FNMA 6.0 107-06 0-05
Updated: 11/30/09 4:29 PM
Treasuries
3 MO 0.0466 0.0166
2 YR 0.6632 -0.0168
5 YR 1.9996 -0.0305
10 YR 3.1941 -0.0159
30 YR 4.1953 -0.0147
Updated: 11/30/09 4:43 PM
Mortgage Rates
30 Yr FRM 4.72 -0.03
15 Yr FRM 4.03 -0.02
FHA 30 Year 4.91 -0.01
Jumbo 30 Year 5.87 0.02
5/1 Yr ARM 3.82 -0.01
Updated: 11/30/09 12:55 PM
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Tim Rood
on 11/30/2009 - read this comment
Conditional "safe harbors" are afforded to the majority of servicers by Treasury in an effort to mitigate the risks of upsetting one shareholder group over another in "class warfare."...
David Haines
on 11/30/2009 - read this comment
I am surprised that a lender would give that information to a borrower. Not that I think it is a secret but there is no way 95% of the general public would have any idea what any of that means. ....hmmm...
Frank Ceizyk
on 11/30/2009 - read this comment
Tim, A client emailed me this response from Indymac Mortgage Services as he continues to pursue a modification with Indybank/Onewest which begs the questions: 1. Are servicers really the decision making...
Jason Wilborn
on 11/28/2009 - read this comment
Great Post Adam. I too am very biased at this time towards locking. I think we see some year volatility that could push rates higher than where they are now. Hope you have a great Turkey Day

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Rates Move Outside the Range

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Last week the 10yr TSY note bounced around between 3.32% and 3.37%. Early on this week, that range was broken as 10yr note yields tested 3.42%. However... - MBS Commentary
Rates rallied yesterday following a strong 5 year note auction. This helped pave the way for higher MBS prices and lower mortgage rates. By day's end... - Mortgage Rate Watch
One of the major job responsibilities of a branch manager is to locate and hire loan officers. Recruiting is not easy and it takes time to find, recruit... - Community Commentary
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MBS Quotes
FNMA 4.0 99-28 0-01
FNMA 4.5 102-08 0-00
FNMA 5.0 104-22 0-03
FNMA 5.5 106-06 0-00
FNMA 6.0 107-00 -0-02
Updated: 11/25/09 4:29 PM
Treasuries
3 MO 0.0500 0.0000
2 YR 0.7300 0.0000
5 YR 2.1100 -0.0400
10 YR 3.2800 -0.0400
30 YR 4.2300 -0.0200
Updated: 11/25/09 5:43 PM
Mortgage Rates
30 Yr FRM 4.75 -0.04
15 Yr FRM 4.05 -0.07
FHA 30 Year 4.92 -0.03
Jumbo 30 Year 5.85 -0.06
5/1 Yr ARM 3.83 -0.05
Updated: 11/25/09 1:45 PM
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Adam Quinones
on 11/25/2009 - read this comment
we again see direct and indirect bidders doing most of the auction buying...these are REAL MONEY accounts putting cash to work heading into year end.
Adam Quinones
on 11/25/2009 - read this comment
While compensation packages are extremely important to originators, in this lending environment we have noticed more and more loan officers who are willing to trade a few basis points to work for an operation...
Dan Lebovics
on 11/25/2009 - read this comment
If you're referring to the 4.0's wasn't the May high at around 101? The 4.5 high in May was around 103, so I don't believe we've broken through any ranges yet. The good news here is...
Raymond J Ruddy III
on 11/24/2009 - read this comment
Phones are ringing again...step 1. need more locks...step 2. Do you think that MBS could become the benchmark asset for low yields. I know that TSY is backed by falling tax receipts and uncontrolled deficit...

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