Panel discussions at the summit covered Ginnie’s digital collateral, social impact investing and manufactured housing, among other topics.

The MBA is taking its concerns about rising costs associated with obtaining credit scores to the FHFA, CFPB and FTC. A CFPB official said the regulator is willing to consider looking into the issue.

As the Trump campaign gathers steam, investors seem to believe that means the GSEs are more likely to be released from conservatorship.

Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC, called for stronger flood mitigation efforts by states, more reliable funding for NFIP and more accurate flood maps.

Housing trade groups urged Congress to pass a bill to modernize the IRS’ income verification program.

Five Democrats in the Senate wrote to the Fed this week pushing for a reduction in interest rates. The senators made their case by citing high costs for mortgages and a limited supply of homes for sale.

Fannie Mae issued a report on quality control issues for loans reviewed in 2023, noting instances where lenders lost rep-and-warrant relief.

Mortgage REIT Two Harbors hopes to save a ton of money by servicing its $215 billion-plus MSR portfolio in house. It also wants to be a major player in the subservicing arena and is building an origination platform to protect against a refi wave.

Not every mortgage company can issue unsecured notes at a decent price, but a handful of larger shops can, especially if they own a ton of servicing rights.

This year's scorecard includes more focus on the multifamily businesses of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.