Liquidation counsel Michael St. James did not return a telephone call and email regarding the situation.

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However, Freddie still has some catching up to do to reach the 40.2 percent GSE share it had last year.

The nation’s 12th largest servicer of home mortgages is in danger of getting booted off the NYSE.

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And there is significant price tiering in the market…

The FHFA argues: "In contrast, other federal safety and soundness regulators have statutory authority to examine companies that provide services to depository institutions..."

The top four lenders receiving the highest rate of “likes” and lowest rate of “dislikes” from real estate agents were all nonbanks: Fairway Independent, Movement Mortgage, Guild Mortgage and Guaranteed Rate.

Freddie said the strong labor market and years of pent-up interest are increasing demand for purchase mortgages.

Tian Liu, chief economist at Genworth Mortgage Insurance, said homebuilders are starting to increase the supply of homes at somewhat lower price points, which could help increase purchases by first-time buyers.