Keeping things in perspective, last Thursday the White House announced a raft of measures to alleviate the ongoing baby formula shortage, which has worsened in recent weeks because of a major product recall and supply chain problems. Here in Manhattan at the MBA’s Secondary conference, participants learned that the CFPB certainly won’t be “resting on its laurels” any time soon. Not only will it not be discouraging states from creating their own CFPB-like bureaus, but we can expect the CFPB to continue to broaden its range of enforcement activities. (And servicers took note of the CFPB’s servicing bulletin yesterday.) Fortunately, most lenders and vendors are doing a very good job with compliance! Partnering with the Agencies is on the agenda, as is the ARM market, climate change (and its impact on mortgage pricing and reps & warrants), cybercrimes, and hedging. A full slate! (Today’s podcast is available here and this week’s is sponsored by Candor. With Candor’s Machine as an Underwriter, lenders modernize their manufacturing infrastructure making them immune to margin, capacity, and staffing challenges forever. Candor’s AI solution can be deployed in 30 days, delivering fast and flawless loan production.) Lender and Broker Software, Services, and Programs Northpointe Bank Correspondent Lending announces recent enhancements to its Expanded Portfolio (Non-QM) programs. Guideline expansions include loan-to-value ratios up to 85% for investment properties, and unlimited cash out for loans with LTVs up to 60% and loan amounts up to $1,500,000. Also, business LLCs are now allowed for investment properties with all programs. Reach more borrowers with solutions from Northpointe’s Expanded Portfolio programs. Prime Non-Agency focuses on higher credit borrowers looking to take advantage of Non-QM features such as interest-only options, 40-year terms, alternative doc options like bank statements and asset depletion, or financing for non-warrantable condos, including condotels. Expanded Access and New Start help borrowers with seasoned or recent credit events, and Investor Cash Flow offers financing for investment properties utilizing the debt-service coverage ratio. With programs available in all 50 states, Northpointe Bank provides tailored solutions to maximize your profitability and help your business grow. View program details for more information or email us at correspondentsales@northpointe.com.