First-quarter results are beginning to roll in — along with the news that servicing values were lower than at yearend. With MSR demand red hot, the industry isn’t losing any sleep.

The Community Home Lenders of America urged members of Congress not to approve fee increases for GSE and government-backed loans in the 2025 fiscal year budget.

New bills in Congress aimed at the housing market have some bipartisan support; Trump fires Democrats on NCUA board; Trump administration looks to boost mortgage activity at smaller banks.

The stock market is volatile and interest rates are rising. Dozens of mortgage company owners are pondering their options.

Moves by the Trump administration are disrupting the economy and the federal agencies that deal with the housing market. Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the MBA, isn’t sure how it’s all going to play out.

Fannie and FHFA accused the employees of fraud and deceitful actions, but provided no details of wrongdoing.

JPMorgan Chase recently paid 6.5-times the servicing fee for a package of low-coupon mortgage servicing rights.

Nonbanks accounted for 65.2% of the residential mortgages originated in 2024. All of the top five lenders were nonbanks and they all gained market share. (Includes two data tables.)

House Republicans called for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to roll back the FHA payment supplement program.

Nonbanks are offering discounts ahead of a spring homebuying season filled with uncertainty.