Monday, August 27, 2012

Thoughts on the Broker Business Model and Current Compensation; Wells' New HARP Policy

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Aug 27, 2012 11:10AM

Thoughts on the Broker Business Model and Current Compensation; Wells' New HARP Policy

Well, this is the week that many Secondary Marketing folks have been dreading. It is the last week of the month after a sell-off, and there are plenty of LO's who are sweating those refi's closing on time. Extension policies will be sent out, or pointed to on websites, and bickered over. Not only that, but the upcoming weekend is a 3-day weekend. Look for operations to be partially staffed as folks take some summer vacation time or head off at the end of the week. Here is a job a little off the beaten...

Aug 27, 2012 2:51PM

Mortgage Rates Unchanged To Slightly Higher To Begin The Week

Mortgage rates moved gently higher today in most cases, though some lenders were unchanged and in rare cases, slightly improved. There was little by way of relevant data or events to motivate market movement as the August "vacation weeks" gets underway. The little movement that was seen was not enough to make any sort of dent in the 3.5% Best-Execution rate that recently returned for 30yr Fixed Conventional loans. (Read More: What is A Best-Execution Mortgage Rate? ) It's tempting to get comfortable...


Micro News

12:48 PM:

Slow, Steady Grind To Stronger Levels

9:52 AM:

Closer Look At One Of The Fed's Potential Bullets, And Why We're Not Likely To See It

9:00 AM:

Bond Markets Open In Slightly Better Territory. Uneventful Overnight

1:48 PM:

Low Volume Volatility Leading MBS Weaker. Additional Reprices

11:44 AM:

ECB mulls setting target bands for bond yields: sources

11:22 AM:

New (Old) Horse Enters The Race, MBS Back To Lows

10:57 AM:

Supportive Bounce At Yesterday's Afternoon Lows

10:41 AM:

MBS Hit Lows Of the Morning, Negative Reprice Risk Increasing

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Today's Comments

Victor Burek

"all we have to do is find 1000 more companies like AIG to bailout and we could pay off the national debt."

Gina Pogol

"Well, there should be some consequences if you dump the deficiency on the lender. If you sign a promissory note and did not skip mortgage payments, they..."

Ted Rood

"Great that borrowers won't be forced into deliquency to do a short sale, but they'll still face issues getting a new mortgage. This could fix 1..."

Today's Q&A

"what is the difference between warranty deed and quit deed? "

"How can I get my appraisal money back after the loan approved first and then denied. "

"Home mortgage for felons"