It appears that 80-10-10 loan structures are making a comeback in the market, helping homeowners avoid paying private mortgage insurance.

FHFA director Ed DeMarco is promising that changes are coming to how the GSEs use mortgage insurance and force-placed insurance.

The mortgage industry is bracing for a 70 basis point guaranty fee from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Speculation is mounting that International Business Machines may have the contract to build the new single-platform MBS unit for FHFA.

The mortgage operations of banks and thrifts posted record earnings in 2012, but the momentum may be behind the sector.

GMH Mortgage Services, which is barely five years old, has hired GMAC veteran Frank DiMaio to run national sales.

Freddie Mac wants to move more REO properties and plans to expand out its stable of financial options and lenders.

Some lenders are concerned about the coming 'FHA Scorecard' and the ability of certain large funders to make their numbers look good.

It appears the GSE "common" securitization platform will happen this year.

Citadel Servicing of California has raised $200 million from private investors to originate new residential subprime loans, Inside Mortgage Finance has learned.