Some servicing brokers have suggested to IMFnews the RFI, in some cases, has caused buyers of Ginnie servicing rights to reduce the value of their bids.

MSR offerings won’t get frothy until mortgage lender/servicers, especially those of the publicly traded variety, feel the heat from company owners — and investors — to keep the earnings gravy train going...

Risk tolerance? Certain companies may adjust the number of people they send to annual conventions as their internal guidelines shift...

Most of the modest gain in bank ABS investment came from a handful of large banks buying deals backed by unsecured consumer loans, a fast-growing market. (Includes two data charts.)

MBS trading has been relatively quiet the past two months and much lower than early in the year. Then again, traders have other things on their minds, namely what might be said Friday regarding central bank tapering.

Are Ginnie Mae servicers still making 500 basis points to 600 bps on early buyouts? So we hear. Also, there’s an angle for smaller players.

Mountain Hawk II CLO class E and Flagship VII class F are the first two collateralized loan obligation tranches to default following the financial crisis more than a decade ago, according to a recent report from S&P.

For servicing auctions to truly proliferate, the Federal Reserve would need to end its stimulus program. In other words, if rates don’t rise much from here, deal volume could be muted. Meanwhile, buyers with cash are waiting.

Trade groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association and the Structured Finance Association that are planning in-person conferences this fall are keeping a close watch on ever-developing COVID-19 safety protocols.