Proposed changes to servicing rules to discourage foreclosures or require nonbanks to maintain cash buffers could add costs for borrowers, according to a report from the Congressional Research Service.

Mortgage servicers have been putting in the hours to prepare for FHA’s expedited rollout of its new loss-mitigation waterfall beginning next month.

Many efforts started during the Biden administration won’t move forward. But servicing reforms are still in the works at the CFPB. And the bureau is considering major changes to LO comp.

A group of 30 major servicers increased their combined servicing of jumbo mortgages slightly from the end of March to the end of June. (Includes data table.)

The total delinquency rate among large servicers increased by 11 basis points during the second quarter of 2025. The reading was down compared with June 2024, though delinquencies look poised for further increases. (Includes two data tables.)

High MSR prices are prompting some potential buyers to sit out. Prices are being propped up by limited supply and declining servicing costs as big firms invest in technology.

Selling mortgage servicing rights attached to healthcare and multifamily loans is a rare event.

Onity valued its owned MSR book at 144 basis points at midyear 2025.

Rocket Mortgage is leaning on artificial intelligence to improve lending efficiency. The nonbank is wrapping up its acquisition of Mr. Cooper and already seeing benefits from its acquisition of Redfin.

Mortgage rates aren’t expected to move down much even if the Fed cuts interest rates next month; GSE economists slash projections for home price appreciation; ICE integrates origination and servicing platforms to originate home equity loans; majority of homeowners feeling financially stressed.