Although total GSE servicing remained almost unchanged as of the end of the second quarter, some large servicers — mostly nonbanks — experienced disproportionate year-over-year gains in volume. (Includes two data tables.)
Deliveries to Fannie and Freddie rose last month even as the GSEs’ market share is the lowest since the global financial crisis. (Includes two data tables.)
Mortgage loan acquisitions by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accelerated in April, driven in part by a jump in refinance lending. (Includes two data tables.)
United Wholesale Mortgage plans to continue to grow organically, making investments in technology. The nonbank took a large loss in the first quarter as values of mortgage servicing rights declined.
Rocket’s pending acquisition of the nation’s largest subservicer is making some MSR owners consider a subservicer that isn’t owned by Rocket. Mr. Cooper isn’t giving up, with plans for additional growth.
Rocket is set to acquire Mr. Cooper, the second-largest servicer of loans in agency MBS. Rocket, which has a significantly high recapture rate, plans to boost retention efforts on Mr. Cooper’s portfolio.