BNC Mortgage, Inc. was a financial institution that primarily operated in the residential mortgage market, specializing in various aspects of loan management for homes.
What BNC Mortgage Did
BNC Mortgage, Inc. was actively involved in the lifecycle of residential mortgage loans. Its core business activities included:
- Originating residential mortgage loans: This means the company created new mortgage loans directly with borrowers.
- Purchasing residential mortgage loans: BNC Mortgage acquired existing mortgage loans from other lenders or the secondary market.
- Selling residential mortgage loans: The company also sold these loans to investors or other financial institutions, managing its portfolio and liquidity.
These activities focused specifically on loans secured by one-to-four family residences. The types of loans BNC Mortgage handled encompassed both:
- Conforming loans: These are mortgages that meet the specific guidelines set by government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, making them eligible for purchase by these entities.
- Non-conforming loans: These loans do not meet the conforming guidelines, often due to their size (e.g., jumbo loans) or specific borrower characteristics, and are typically held in portfolios or sold to non-traditional investors.
The following table summarizes their primary functions:
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Originates | Creates new mortgage loans directly with homeowners. |
| Purchases | Acquires existing mortgage loans from other sources. |
| Sells | Transfers mortgage loans to investors or other entities. |
Focus on Residential Property
The company's operations were specifically tailored to the residential sector, dealing with mortgages on single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and four-unit properties. This specialized focus allowed them to build expertise in the complexities of residential real estate financing.
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