Have CRT transactions become more expensive as interest rates rise? It looks that way for Fannie CAS REMICs.

Morgan Stanley executive Anthony Moon will become at least Fannie’s third CRO in less than two years.

Fannie’s 27th RPL sale dispatches 6,060 loans with a UPB of nearly $1.0 billion.

The GSEs have discretion when setting prices so long as they meet minimum pricing guidance from their regulator...

A few months back, the CHLA called on DOJ to conduct a comprehensive antitrust review of the deal...

The average gross profit on a fix-and-flip project in 2Q: $73,7000...

Kroll held onto the top spot in rating non-agency MBS despite a 50.8% decline in quarterly volume.

What might a 7% conventional mortgage do to the housing and mortgage markets? 8%?

Commercial banks and savings institutions reported significant declines in secondary market mortgage activity during the second quarter. Home loans held for sale on banks’ books also saw a severe drop. (Includes two data charts.)

Repurchase activity at banks and thrifts increased sharply during the second quarter. PNC Bank overtook JPMorgan Chase to lead the industry in buybacks. (Includes data chart.)