TheMReport — News and strategies for the evolving mortgage marketplace.
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news and strategies for the evolving mortgage market themreport.com November 2013 Online lending steadily grows as consumers compute the convenience, safety, and benefits of this service. 35 42 50 O r i g i n at i o n S e r v i c i n g a n a ly t i c s Bankers Anticipate Increased Demand for Credit Specialty Servicers Swoop in as Big Banks Relinquish Market Share Tight Credit Expected to Cinch Further Agency Touts HARP Effectiveness A survey of bank risk professionals shows most feel good about the housing industry. As banks continue to release MSRs, specialty servicers are moving in to bolster their books of business. A decline in government share may lead to a shrinking market if lawmakers aren't careful. FHFA will continue to educate borrowers who may not know about the benefits of HARP. 59 s e c o n da ry m a r k e t