Regulators urged to relax capital rules for mortgages by banks

The groups said the existing framework after the financial crisis was designed to strengthen banks’ resilience. But they argue that the mortgage market has changed significantly since then. Reforms such as the Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage rules now limit risky features such as negative amortization, option ARMs, interest-only loans, and mortgages without documentation. Banks’ participation […]

Basel capital rules could be revised to boost banks’ mortgage lending

According to her, regulators should investigate whether prudential standards have contributed to the contraction and whether the standards reflect the actual risks. “In part, this is due to an overcalibration of capital treatment for these activities, resulting in requirements that are disproportionate to the risk and making mortgage activities too expensive for banks to participate […]

Carrington to acquire Reliance First Capital

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Melville, New York, Reliance is a fully integrated direct-to-consumer mortgage origination platform with 315 employees, including more than 150 loan officers and sales managers, across six call centers. Reliance originates approximately $1 billion in mortgages each year through government, agency, non-agency/non-QM and second-lien loan products. The company’s service portfolio […]

Planet Financial Posts 64% annual growth in residential original

“The results of the planet this quarter reflect the power of our multichannel, all-weather strategy and our ability to deliver in the current market,” said Michael Dubeck, CEO and President of Planet Financial Group. “We scale our platform, deepen relationships through channels and continue to win the market share through disciplined execution and unparalleled service.” […]