Another concern that has come up regarding employment is the graying of the mortgage executive suites.

Although Associated denies that any such lending discrimination took place, it agreed to commit almost $200 million in new loans to “targeted” areas...

Elsewhere, the CFPB continues to be steadfast on the August 1, 2015, effective date for its TILA/RESPA integrated disclosure rule...

One new portfolio that came out for bid recently entails the transfer of $328 million of Fannie Mae receivables in Massachusetts.

Commercial banks and thrifts held $1.58 trillion of residential MBS at the end of March, a 2.6 percent increase from the previous quarter.

Is a single GSE security years in the distance? It's hard to say. The FHFA won't offer a timeline.

First Republic Bank is the top contributor to the Chase jumbo MBS with a 20.9 percent share.

One market participant, speaking under the condition his name not be used, likened it to MBS buyers “going on strike.”

In April, the average daily trading volume in agency MBS fell to $187.8 billion, the worst reading of the year and a possible harbinger of problems to come. One market participant, speaking under the condition his name not be used, likened it to MBS buyers “going on strike.” He added: “Right now, you have an illiquid market, and that’s not a good thing.” In December of last year, the MBS trading volume was...

We understand that at least one other prominent FHA lender is contemplating filing a lawsuit against the government as well...