Measures contained in bipartisan housing packages in both the Senate and House would attach a disclosure to the military service question on the uniform residential loan application to raise awareness of VA loans.

Urban Institute researchers said in a recent report that only strategies that catalyze new construction can truly address the housing affordability problem.

Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton said changes to the CRT program in recent years have led to the GSEs carrying more credit risk.

The GSE share of servicing outstanding fell from 46.4% at the end of June to 46.1% at the end of September.

The Mortgage Bankers Association said its members see value in switching to short-term liquidation reporting.

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Frank Cassidy as FHA commissioner and Joe Gormley as president of Ginnie Mae.

While purchase-mortgage issuance fell 8.4% to hit the lowest monthly volume since March, refinance activity spiked 44.0% in November.

High-balance loans accounted for 4.4% of total agency MBS issuance in the third quarter.

The Housing for the 21st Century Act includes a number of provisions that overlap with the ROAD to Housing Act in the Senate.

Foreclosure filings declined by 3% on a monthly basis in November.