Residential lenders funded $445 billion in the second quarter, one of the best readings in two years, according to figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance.

The Fannie Mae portion of the MSRs is top heavy in California product at 44 percent of the receivables.

One analyst familiar with the case noted that $109.2 million “is a big chunk” for PHH, adding that the case shows “the CFPB is crazy and doesn’t want to be questioned or challenged…”

The case caught the attention of many loan officers and managers because it centered around the basic issue of what type of client information an LO can take with them when they depart one organization for another.

The last time Ginnie Mae was the top agency issuer was in January of 2009...

Two Harbors is starting to offer “expanded credit” mortgages via its conduit, including allowing for lower credit scores and higher loan-to-value ratios.

Whether they like it or not, certain cranky old LOs might have to accept that the younger generation is becoming more involved in the mortgage transaction.

PIMCO stressed that the “Wells Notice” is neither a formal allegation of wrongdoing nor a finding that any law was violated.

Blackstone has bought at least one nonbank the past year and is eyeing several other acquisitions but has offered no commentary on its plans...

Lenders One, by the way, is looking for a new CEO. Its former chief executive, Jeff McGuiness, left back in June...