The company, whose share price was hammered this past summer after disappointing 2Q results, promised investors that it will be break even in 2016 or “modestly profitable.”

Since the federal takeover, the Treasury Department has provided $116.1 billion in assistance to Fannie with the GSE returning (once the 3Q dividend is paid) $144.8 billion...

During the financial crisis Impac’s stock was delisted and its future looked cloudy. But not anymore…

The only way the baseline conforming loan limit would be raised for 2016 is if the HPI jumps nearly 10 points...

MBA continues to believe that, given the lack of reserves, eventually the GSEs will need to take a draw from Treasury, said Dave Stevens.

A mortgage executive who works in the Florida market said he is tired of seeing his deals slowed down because a title company owned by a builder was forced upon a borrower.

Some lenders suggest that while jumbo lending with loan brokers is viable, retail originations tend to be more attractive.

The latest tally from Inside The GSEs has Fannie and Freddie repaying all of their borrowings from the U.S. Treasury plus an additional $50.6 billion – money that has gone directly into the government’s coffers.

The CFPB said some lenders are failing to comply with the requirement that charges at settlement not exceed amounts on the good faith estimate form...

Keep in mind that hedging can be a tricky business, whether you're a GSE or not...