Securitization rates drifted lower in the third quarter in most segments of the mortgage market, and primary-market originations of agency-eligible loans declined. (Includes data chart.)

The “easy money” may be over in the Ginnie early buyout space. Some bidders are paying north of 102 for product.

The mega REITs could be poised for a rebound in share price. Credit, in part, the Federal Reserve?

Fannie Mae’s latest credit insurance-risk transfer transaction included 20 reinsurers taking on $31.7 billion in unpaid principal balance.

Fitch and DBRS released reports outlining the risks, physical or otherwise, of climate change to MBS and ABS. They said impacts varied by area and that vigorous policy efforts could help stem losses.

Better.com’s dream of becoming a public company is on shaky ground these days. Events of the past week include a large layoff conducted over Zoom and the CEO apologizing after making disparaging remarks about those he cut.

In 3Q21, Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie securitized $77.94 billion of agency-jumbo loans made to borrowers in high-cost markets, a 3.9% decline from the previous period.

On paper, Better.com is worth more than PennyMac Financial Services, but will investors buy that argument?

Only two of the top-10 Fannie shareholders have increased their holdings in the past quarter. The rest have cut their exposure...

The bureau found instances of racial, gender-based and religious discrimination. They also found servicers were overcharging consumers in various areas, not evaluating loss mitigation applications properly and not terminating EFTs to closed accounts.