Nonbank mortgage servicers continued surging into the top ranks of servicers during early 2013, more than doubling the size of their stake in the market compared to a year ago, according to a new market analysis and ranking by Inside Mortgage Finance. The seven largest nonbank servicers accounted for $1.40 trillion in mortgage servicing at the end of the first quarter, an increase of 68.9 percent in just three months. Compared to a year ago, the combined portfolio of these companies was up 144.3 percent. Ocwen Financial rose...[Includes one data chart]

Despite the nomination of Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC) to head FHFA, certain Democrats want Acting Director Edward DeMarco fired. Now.

The bulk servicing market is showing signs of heating up: IMA has two deals totaling $23 billion in the works.

Skyline Home Loans, a shop controlled by industry veteran Bill Dallas, could double loan originations this year. Roughly 35 percent of its fundings entail purchase money loans.

PHH Mortgage saw its gain-on-sale margin decline but it marked up the value of its MSRs.

In the first quarter nonbanks continued to gain significant market share in the residential servicing business, according to a new and exclusive ranking from Inside Mortgage Finance.

Thanks to its servicing business, Ocwen posted strong earnings in the first quarter but questions have been raised about its gain-on-sale margin.

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When it comes to sales of retail-originated loans with private mortgage insurance, Quicken Loans is the new king of the market, according to exclusive figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance.

Not only is Genworth's mortgage insurance division in the black again, but it expects to stay profitable.