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By Rob Chrisman

Friday, December 30, 2011

Dec. 30, 2011: Experts’ rate forecasts for 2012; 2011 forecasts that failed; MBS capital ratio chatter; Basel III thoughts

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Dec. 30, 2011: Experts’ rate forecasts for 2012; 2011 forecasts that failed; MBS capital ratio chatter; Basel III thoughts Rob Chrisman We wrap up the […]

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Dec 29

Thu

Dec. 29, 2011: A few good mortgage studies; one wholesaler rolls out HARP 2.0 and investors’ thoughts on 2.0’s impact

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Dec 28

Wed

Dec. 28, 2011: GE & MetLife; Bank of America & turbulent times; PHH’s financial condition; two banks’ housing market forecasts

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Dec 27

Tue

Dec. 27, 2011: PHH rumblings; FHA ant-flip waiver extended; unintended consequences of g-fee hike; tax deductible MI ending?

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Dec 23

Fri

Dec. 23, 2011: New agency borrowers will pay for payroll tax cut extension; more agency news; catch the wave – move back in with your parents

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Dec 22

Thu

Dec. 22, 2011: Spotlight on the agencies; Fortress’ chief to take some time off; Fannie’s interesting HARP 2.0 shift

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Dec 21

Wed

Dec. 21, 2011: MBA/STRATMOR peer group; the CFPB wants your input! Insurance against fraud; info on cancelling Case Numbers

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Dec 20

Tue

Dec. 20, 2011: Mortgage fraud continues; news from MetLife, LPS, M&T, REMN, Redwood Trust, Wells, Zillow, and BofA

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Dec 19

Mon

Dec. 19, 2011: Banks to increase loan loss reserves? SEC’s new lawsuit against Fannie & Freddie execs; investor changes continue

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Dec 16

Fri

Dec. 16, 2011: VA loan limits; QRM update; TMBA kick-off conference for January; Fannie STAR news for servicers

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Dec 15

Thu

Dec. 15, 2011: Mortgage jobs in the West; Confusion with NAR and fraud stats; ULDD extended; FDIC weighs in on appraisals

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Dec 13

Tue

Dec. 13, 2011: Mortgage production jobs; mortgage company profits; Servicing: the who’s, what’s, why’s, FHFA, and the MBA

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Dec 12

Mon

Dec. 12, 2011: Mortgage AE jobs; broker share increases; Las Vegas’ foreclosed-upon property law; interesting joke

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Dec 9

Fri

Dec. 9, 2011: VA Home Loan primer; Cordray nomination temporarily derailed; FHA negative equity program clarifications

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Dec 8

Thu

Dec. 8, 2011: Mortgage Ops job; Lending to borrowers with negative equity: spotlight on the FHA’s Negative Equity Program

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Dec 7

Wed

Dec. 7, 2011: SunTrust’s buybacks; Citi’s lay-offs; HARP 2.0 & refinancing speeds; MISMO back in action

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Dec. 30, 2011: Experts’ rate forecasts for 2012; 2011 forecasts that failed; MBS capital ratio chatter; Basel III thoughts

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