Researchers show that an increase in uncertainty about the Fed’s balance sheet policy boosts the yield on long-term Treasuries and increases the duration of non-agency MBS.

The move is meant to keep FHA multifamily loans for new construction competitive with those from other programs.

Ascent Funding has an offering backed by loans tied to coding classes. Morningstar has warned that ABS investors aren’t protected in the event of a bankruptcy by the borrower.

NewtekOne is boosting originations of small business loans outside of the SBA 7(a) program. The firm recently issued its second ABS of the loans, offering strong yields for issuers and investors.

Hundreds of individuals, associations and trade groups submitted comments regarding the CFPB’s request for information on mortgage closing costs.

Cenlar remains the dominant mortgage subservicer in the nation despite being sanctioned by banking regulators almost three years ago. When might those sanctions be lifted? That’s hard to say.

Lenders and servicers have made significant investments in recapture capabilities in recent years for when interest rates decline and refinancing takes flight.

Certain mortgage companies are starting to feel bullish about lower interest rates, predicting better times ahead and more hiring by lenders. So far this year, personnel counts at nonbank mortgage companies have been weak, in aggregate, but loan brokers are adding to their ranks.

A bipartisan group of mortgage industry players opposes FSOC’s proposal to create a fund to help sustain mortgage servicers in times of stress.

Mortgage servicers should consider factors specific to borrowers’ circumstances when offering loss-mitigation options to avoid foreclosure, according to a recent Mortgage Bankers Association report.