Monday, May 21, 2012

Training Sessions, NMLS Stats and Fraud Numbers; Oakland to Require Foreclosure Fees

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May 21, 2012 11:11AM

Lots of Training Sessions, NMLS Stats and Fraud Numbers; Oakland to Require Foreclosure Fees

Some people are looking to fill their time - apparently they have too much on their hands . On the other hand, some companies are looking to fill jobs. PHH Mortgage is looking to fill positions in its Mt. Laurel, NJ, Jacksonville, FL, and Sacramento, CA offices, from entry-level customer service representatives to licensed and experienced originators, processors, conventional and FHA underwriters, and experienced managers. PHH, one of the top five retail originators in the nation, is seeking people...

May 21, 2012 2:36PM

Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly From Friday's All-Time Lows

Mortgage Rates rose very slightly from Friday's new all-time lows. There were no major market moving events for interest rates today. Instead, we seem to be seeing a sort of 'leveling off' with last Thursday as the low point in terms of the broader bond market. Concerns over the European sovereign debt crisis continue to keep rates from moving too quickly in either direction, and are a major contributor in the low rates in general. 3.75% continues to hold the newly achieved status as "Best-Execution...


Micro News

3:05 PM:

MBS Incrementally Weaker In The Afternoon, Slightly More Reprice Risk

12:35 PM:

MBS Hit Lows Of The Day. Negative Reprice Risk Slightly Increased

10:29 AM:

Bond Markets Sideways Near Friday's Weakest Levels

9:51 AM:

Majority of Eurogroup Would Vote For Greek Exit

3:15 PM:

MBS Hit Lows After TSY Close, Late-Day Stock Bounce

12:08 PM:

The Facebook Effect: Stock Lever Causing Volatility for Bonds

11:01 AM:

MBS Bounce at Session Lows, Looking For Support

10:11 AM:

Bond Markets Slightly Weaker, but Holding Ground, No Data Ahead

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Today's Comments

John DeLeva

"The inherent risk of mortgage lending is a consideration that cannot be effectively managed using flat fee principles. Educated consumers matched up with..."

Ted Rood

"I can already hear state AGs falling over themselves to sue lenders who charge "excessive fees" such as $4K on a $50,000 loan. Flat pricing would..."

Marvin Harris Jr.

"The more you regulate a profession the less people will endure the regulation. That's why you see the drop in individual licenses. This system will..."

Today's Q&A

"What is a high cost loan"

"Can seller ask to see what bank appraisal amount is?"

"Can we avoid credit checks while shopping for a HARP 2.0?"