Industry stakeholders have welcomed the FHFA’s plan to make payment deferrals a regular part of loss mitigation. MBA suggested more standardization of workout options is in order.

Don’t like the bids you received for your mortgage company in a tough market? Maybe the easiest (and safest) thing to do is self-liquidate and keep the cash that was on the balance sheet.

The Federal Home Loan Banks should do more to fulfill their affordable housing goals, according to an industry analyst.

Now-Defunct 1st Alliance Lending is appealing a decision by the Connecticut Department of Banking regarding the lender’s alleged practice of allowing unlicensed employees to work with potential borrowers.

Most banks are better insulated than Silicon Valley Bank from duration risk in MBS and similar holdings, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. (Includes two data charts.)

SPS is the nation’s largest servicer of nonprime mortgage assets. It also happens to be an orphan. The company is owned by Credit Suisse, whose new owner, UBS, isn’t likely to keep it.

The economic impact of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse may serve as a substitute for future rate hikes.

First Republic Bank’s share price declined even after 11 big banks deposited $30 billion into the institution in a show of support. Western Alliance Bank has fared better, without coordinated support from other banks.

The first quarter hasn’t exactly been a barn-burner for MSR sales and the recent bank liquidity crisis hasn’t helped. However, some buyers might take advantage of the fears of others.

The guilty plea by Sterling Bank includes $27.2 million in restitution. The DOJ said any higher amount would have put the bank out of business.