Lenders can begin reviewing borrowers for loss-mitigation options at any point prior to completion or expiration of their pandemic-related forbearance period.

The seriously delinquent rate for FHA and VA loans declined by 47 basis points and 3 bps, respectively, during the first quarter, IFHA found.

In what may be an apples-to-orange comparison, it looks like the homeowners impacted by the COVID crisis were better off than those impacted during the Great Recession.

MBS trading is drifting lower in a rising rate environment, but the outlook remains cloudy as mortgage bankers wonder how many more months they have left before refis drain for good. Or will they?

Loans backed by hotel and retail properties, which have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic, will be difficult to refinance, the rating service said.

The Homebuyers Assistance Act of 2021 amends the National Housing Act to allow state-licensed professionals to conduct appraisals for FHA-insured properties.

Also, first-quarter results from Invitation Homes and Americans Homes 4 Rent — the two corporate SFR giants — show an increase in business.

CPRs are headed in the right direction for MSR and MBS investors but for how long? Some forecasters see a rate decline coming in the fall.

Bulk servicing sales are beginning to catch fire. Credit: rising rates and slower prepayment speeds. Moreover, dealmakers anticipate a red-hot third quarter for transactions.

Industry trade groups want the final rule to include clear exceptions to the moratorium provisions, clarify the scope of the streamlined modification exemption and streamline proposed early intervention requirements.