Monday, December 28, 2009

Further Exploration into an Ever-Evolving Origination Model

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If the loan officer is performing much of the front end underwriting and processing using technology – lap tops, websites, PDAs and cell phones, is it... - Community Commentary
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Treasury has just auctioned $44 billion 2 yr notes. The high yield was slightly above the 1pm current market bid ("when issued"), stopping out... - MBS Commentary
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MBS Quotes
FNMA 4.0 96-10 -0-11
FNMA 4.5 99-16 -0-09
FNMA 5.0 102-13 -0-09
FNMA 5.5 104-20 -0-05
FNMA 6.0 105-30 -0-06
Updated: 12/28/09 4:26 PM
Treasuries
3 MO 0.0558 0.0162
2 YR 1.0387 0.0748
5 YR 2.5981 0.0622
10 YR 3.8402 0.0373
30 YR 4.6894 0.0061
Updated: 12/28/09 5:15 PM
Mortgage Rates
30 Yr FRM 5.05 0.06
15 Yr FRM 4.32 0.04
FHA 30 Year 5.28 0.04
Jumbo 30 Year 6.25 0.06
5/1 Yr ARM 4.23 0.08
Updated: 12/28/09 1:54 PM
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Adam Quinones
on 12/28/2009 - read this comment
When did this happen Seth? i believe you are referring to lenders boosting margin in their high balance rate sheets to manage the size of their pipeline? It is doubtful that the MBS pool size restriction...
Seth Ari Steinberg
on 12/28/2009 - read this comment
Hi Mark, What State are you in? I can direct you once I know this. California rates to consumers were about 4.875% with 1/2 point cost plus regular title, and escrow charges up until Christmas. Then things...
Mark G
on 12/28/2009 - read this comment
Hey Seth - what rate are you seeing for high bal loans? Where would a consumer go to see the current rates - normally only conforming and jumbos are shown. I've heard that there is a 0.25-0.5 rate...
Seth Ari Steinberg
on 12/28/2009 - read this comment
Hey AQ or Anyone Else, Does anyone know why the High Balance Conforming Rates have deteriorated so much more than regular conforming during this recent fall in MBS prices? Thanks, Seth ~

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The Evolution of Origination Processes and Lender Operations Models

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As we visit mortgage operations around the country, we see many types of business models. Within the broad areas of the mortgage loan life cycle are individual... - Community Commentary
So most readers are locked right? At least those of you who are closing in December?We have been shouting LOCK from the rooftops since early December... - Mortgage Rate Watch
Sales of new single family homes fell 11.3% to an annual pace of 355,000 units. This was much lower than consensus estimates of 440,000 annual sales and... - MND NewsWire
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MBS Quotes
FNMA 4.0 96-29 0-01
FNMA 4.5 99-31 -0-01
FNMA 5.0 102-29 0-01
FNMA 5.5 105-00 -0-01
FNMA 6.0 106-08 -0-01
Updated: 12/23/09 4:29 PM
Treasuries
3 MO 0.0700 0.0000
2 YR 0.9600 0.0551
5 YR 2.5100 0.0471
10 YR 3.7700 0.0162
30 YR 4.6100 0.0000
Updated: 12/23/09 5:40 PM
Mortgage Rates
30 Yr FRM 4.99 0.01
15 Yr FRM 4.28 0.07
FHA 30 Year 5.24 0.02
Jumbo 30 Year 6.19 0.03
5/1 Yr ARM 4.15 0.07
Updated: 12/23/09 6:37 PM
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Adam Quinones
on 12/23/2009 - read this comment
Jerry, also see the "Mortgage Rate Watch" blog. That channel speaks to consumers so we write the commentary on that level, should help you communicate. Go through the past few days, we give explanation...
ANDREW GOLD
on 12/23/2009 - read this comment
Edgar, unfortunately I have to play devil's advocate here. The fact is, it's a GLOBAL economy. Bucyrus buys mining division from Terex for 1.3 BILLION. Do you think that this would happen if there...
JERRY NISIVOCCIA
on 12/23/2009 - read this comment
Hey AQ....how...with light trading....can the impact be so horrible on Rate Sheet pricing? The pricing we 're getting lately is horrible. If it's light trading.....it sure doesn't feel like...
Edgar
on 12/23/2009 - read this comment
Good Morning. Data is becoming MBS friendly lately. GDP big revision down, consumer confidence down, new home sales with a BIG miss, weekly unemployment trending up towards 500k. Some reports like existing...

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