Individual DPA grants could reach 10% of a home’s purchase price or $20,000, whichever is greater.

The 3Q21 shift from refinance to purchase-mortgage lending generally benefited FHA and private MI activity more than the VA market. (Includes two data charts.)

With the refinancing boom waning, experts are suggesting lenders look at low- to moderate-income consumers for growth opportunities.

Although serious-delinquency rates declined at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae, the agencies reported a sizable increase in 30-day late payments during the third quarter. (Includes data chart.)

ServiceMac is the second large subservicer to be sold to a title giant in less than three years. The reason: Title shops love fee-based businesses.

Institutional investors have several advantages compared to owner-occupant borrowers when it comes to purchasing homes that need substantive repairs.

After the FHFA revealed its intent to reduce GSE capital requirements for CRT exposure, Fannie announced plans to get back in the market. (Includes data chart.)

The leaders of the mortgage REIT world posted third-quarter results this week. Bottom line: Strong earnings and common shares that continue to pay a nice dividend.

Federally insured depositories often source their CRA loans via nonbanks and an investment banking trading desk. But what if nonbanks must suddenly adhere to CRA standards of their own?

Fitch, S&P and KBRA weighed in recently on the growth potential in the residential solar loan-and-lease ABS category.