March Housing Market Update: After Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
In this article, we will discuss current market outlook, mortgage industry bell-weathers, and how to emerge on the other side of the economic cycle ahead of the competition.
MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: February 2023 Data
MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from February 1 through February 28, 2023, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.
Special Feature – Market Commentary
We wanted to broach three newsworthy stories from 2023 that have not been addressed in the weekly commentary: changes to the Loan Level Price Adjustment (LLPA) matrix, Wells Fargo’s exit from the correspondent lending space, and the U.S. breaching its debt ceiling.
MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: January 2023 Data
MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from January 1 through January 31, 2023, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.
The Fed’s Latest Moves and Market Impact
After six consecutive rate increases of 50 BPS or more, as expected, the Fed raised rates by 25 BPS today (Wednesday), lifting fed funds to a new target range of 4.5-4.75%. More importantly, the committee continued to promise “ongoing increases” in overnight borrowing costs as part of its ongoing and unresolved battle against inflation. By keeping the promise of future rate hikes, the Fed pushed back against investor expectations that it was ready to signal the end of the current tightening cycle.
MCT⭐Star Newsletter: January 2023, Issue 22
I’m sure there are plenty of us who would love to forget 2022, but let’s put a bow on the year before we move to (a hopefully more profitable) 2023.
Housing Market 2022 End of Year Summary
I’m sure there are plenty of us who would love to forget 2022, but let’s recap what happened in the bond and housing markets and put a bow on the year before we move to a hopefully more profitable 2023. Read on for our synopsis and summary of this past year in...
MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: December 2022 Data
MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from December 1 through December 31, 2022, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.
Justin Grant Named to NMP’s 2022 40 Under 40
Justin Grant, was recognized by National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s (NMP) for his industry accomplishments, landing him on the 2022 ‘Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40’ list.
Employee Spotlight: Decades of Dedication
Voted for Best Work Place year after year, MCT has a long-standing history of team members staying with the company for 10 or more years.
Housing Market Predictions 2023: Will Housing Prices Drop?
As 2022 ends and we prepare for the potentially volatile 2023 housing market, we’ve put together all our insights and predictions into the 2023 housing market. Read on to learn all our predictions!
MCT’s Azad Rafat Named 2022 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire Magazine
Azad Rafat, MCT’s Senior Director of MSR Services, has been selected as a 2022 HW Tech Trendsetter. Azad is credited with driving innovation in the housing market specifically with his work on MCTlive! 2.0, a new software update to the original MSRlive! MSR software trading platform and portfolio system.
MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: November 2022 Data
MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from November 1 through November 30, 2022, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.
San Diego Business Journal Names Natalie Martinez Finalist for 2022 Business Women of the Year
Natalie Martinez, Manager of the MSR Services Department & Client Success, was selected as one of the finalists for San Diego Business Journal’s 2022 Business Women of the Year.
MCT & Mr. Cooper Whitepaper: Getting Started with Co-Issue Transactions
In this whitepaper, we’ll review the basics of co-issue transactions, how to get started and how to easily incorporate this strategy in your plan to achieve your business objectives.
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[MCT Webinar] Introducing BAMCO: New Co-Issue Marketplace
In this webinar, MCT’s Phil Rasori and Justin Grant will introduce BAMCO. BAMCO brings co-issue loan sale transactions directly into MCT’s whole loan trading platform, making the process of selling co-issue more convenient and transparent.
MCT Expands Investor Services Team by Appointing Jennifer Kennelly as Senior Director
MCT announced that Jennifer Kennelly has been appointed as the new Senior Director of MCT’s quickly expanding Investor Services team. Jennifer will leverage her unique background to grow MCT’s Bid Auction Manager (BAM) MarketplaceTM, the nation’s first open mortgage loan exchange where buyers can bid regardless of approval status, and sellers receive automated live pricing from every buyer on the platform.
MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: October 2022 Data
MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from October 1 through October 31, 2022, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.
Current Housing Market Trends
In this article, we will discuss current market outlook, mortgage industry bell-weathers, and how to emerge on the other side of the economic cycle ahead of the competition.
MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: September 2022 Data
MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from September 1 through September 30, 2022, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.
MCT⭐Star Newsletter: September 2022, Issue 18
Menu: • Articles & Press Releases • Whitepapers & Webinars • Events & Conferences • Did You Know? MCT Star September 2022: Eleven What significance does the number 11 have with MCT? No, it’s not related to Stranger Things (which has its own Eleven...
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QE to QT: Current Market Recommendations [MCT Industry Webinar]
Register for this industry webinar on Friday, September 23 at 10AM Pacific, as we analyze the current market and provide recommendations as the Fed continues its transition to quantitative tightening.
How to Efficiently Scale Your Whole Loan Acquisition Channel
In this blog, we will showcase how investors can utilize BAM Marketplace ®, to transform the traditional process of acquiring residential whole loans in the secondary market.Whole loan investors know all too well the challenges of profitably competing in today’s...
MCT Webinar – The Power of Effective Cost Management in a Rapidly Contracting Market… How to Win.
In this webinar, Teraverde’s Jim Deitch will join MCT’s Tom Farmer to reveal data-driven secrets for improving operational profitability in a challenging market.
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Andrew Rhodes
Senior Director, Head of Trading
Mr. Rhodes began his career with MCT in 2005 as the company's first dedicated loan sale specialist. ...
Chris Anderson
Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. Anderson is an experienced public and private sector manager with expertise in regulatory compli...
Natalie Arshakian
Senior Director, Head of Lock Desk Operations
Natalie Arshakian, Senior Director, Head of Lock Desk Operations, has over seven years in financial ...
Bill Shirreffs
Senior Director, Head of MSR Services and Sales Operations
Mr. Shirreffs brings extensive industry experience in capital markets, structured transactions, cred...