Posted on June 9 By Rob Chrisman Share Post Thought Leadership From Mortgages to Markets: A Primer on MBS and ABS There are countless investment options for individuals and institutions, and in the mortgage industry, attention is often focused on...
Posted on May 16 By Rob Chrisman Share Post Thought Leadership Basis Point Primer: The Feisty Bip That sounds like the name of a bar owned by Wall Street traders. As nearly a thousand of us prepare to head to Times Square for the MBA’s...
Posted on January 21 By Rob Chrisman Share Post Thought Leadership Understanding the Calculation of Tangible Net Worth and Adjustable Tangible Net Worth for Mortgage Companies In the mortgage industry, accurately assessing a company’s financial strength is crucial for both regulatory compliance and effective...
Posted on December 31 By Rob Chrisman Share Post Thought Leadership Lock Extensions: How/Why They Cost Money When a borrower locks a rate with a lender, the lender promises to hold that rate for the borrower until the loan closes. But there is a...
Posted on December 30 By Rob Chrisman Share Post Thought Leadership Treasury Auctions: Who Cares? You Should. A Primer There are many different ways to sell things: a lemonade stand, a flea market, through Target, or at an auction, to name but a few....
Posted on December 27 By Rob Chrisman Share Post Thought Leadership Tariffs: A Primer There is obviously no tariff on lenders (lord knows we have enough financial hurdles), but tariffs do impact the supply and demand of...
Posted on December 26 By Rob Chrisman Share Post Thought Leadership The ABC’s of Mortgage Securities: A Primer What’s the difference between government bonds and men? Bonds mature. Don’t worry… I won’t make your eyes glaze over. The question always...
Posted on December 10 By Dan Libby Share Post Thought Leadership In Volatile Times of Transition, the MSR Market Seeks to Both Safeguard Shareholder Value and Unlock its Potential Hedging in the MSR Market: A Deep Dive into Strategies, Risks, and Emerging Best Practices The current landscape of the mortgage...
Posted on November 27 By Anonymous Top Originator Share Post Thought Leadership What It Takes to Be a Good Loan Originator Being a successful loan originator involves more than simply processing loan applications. It requires a blend of technical knowledge,...
Posted on November 26 By Rob Chrisman Share Post Thought Leadership Servicing Released Versus Retained Decision Making As the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, the mortgage servicing landscape continues to be a cornerstone of financial strategy for...