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.

Barring an implosion over the next two months, 2021 will set a new world record, likely topping $4.5 trillion in annual originations.

Mr. Cooper values its MSRs at $3.66 billion, up from $3.31 billion 90 days earlier...

The White House called the new framework the largest single investment in affordable housing in U.S. history...

In particular, Chopra wants to hear from local lenders on how to stimulate refinancing, especially for communities of color.

MSRs are no longer the best-kept secret when it comes to value and investor returns. But might the bidding soon get too frothy?