While the government works toward GSE reform, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW), a financial services provider; says reform for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) should also be a top concern.
Read More »Analysts: Congress Resistant to Housing Assistance Programs
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods released its predictions of what actions the government is and is not likely to take to further assist the housing market.
Read More »Investment Bank Predicts 2013 Will Resemble 2012
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW), a boutique investment bank and broker-dealer, is predicting "more of the same" for the mortgage market in 2013.
Read More »Firm Anticipates Increased Non-HARP Refinance Numbers for GSEs
Following FHFA's report on HARP refinances in August, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods anticipate an increase in non-HARP refinance activity.
Read More »Originations Outpace Expectations in Second Quarter
Outpacing industry forecasts, mortgage originations ticked up 5.2 percent in the second quarter, totaling $405 billion during the three-month period, according to a report released this week from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. On an annual basis, originations are up 44.6 percent, according to the study. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods suggests much of the increase came from refinance activity driven by low interest rates. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods predicts strong origination volume next quarter.
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