What are nonbanks getting for their servicing rights in the secondary market and how much of a right does Fannie Mae have to that information? Hard to say, but some factions of the industry are bristling at inquiries from the GSE.

With interest rates continuing to head north, servicing-related assets are becoming more valuable in a parched origination landscape. SLS, a large servicer, will have a new parent and other deals may be in the works.

The GSEs provided new disclosures on temporary buydowns. Borrowers most commonly take a buydown that lasts no more than two years and usage of the feature is declining amid elevated interest rates.

The stage is set for some potential buyers to be priced out, which would reduce demand and the upward pressure on prices, according to data analytics firm Attom.

Income verification services provided by the IRS could continue to operate during a government shutdown; Rocket leads the way on raising loan limits; Redfin leaves NAR.

If the federal government shuts down starting Oct. 1, the mortgage market will largely carry on, but with some complications.

Top executives of Freedom Mortgage, NewRez and Mr. Cooper said servicing operations have helped them sail through the originations storm.

The heads of mortgage industry trade groups are frustrated that the federal government is crowding out non-agency market participants.

The new proposed capital requirements could reduce LMI lending by large banks and make warehouse financing expensive for nonbanks.

Buydowns have fallen out of favor among borrowers this year as interest rates have continued to rise.