The conventional-conforming sector still dominated first-lien originations, accounting for 73% of the market in early 2021. But jumbo posted the biggest gain from the fourth quarter. (Includes two data charts.)

Margins on originations through the wholesale channel are plummeting, with market leader UWM trying to squeeze competitors. Third-ranked Home Point was operating at breakeven levels in April.

Bulk servicing sales are beginning to catch fire. Credit: rising rates and slower prepayment speeds. Moreover, dealmakers anticipate a red-hot third quarter for transactions.

The Washington rumor mill is spitting out names for the FHA and Ginnie Mae jobs. Will any turn into actual nominations?

No one really thought the GOS readings of the past year would last, right? Meanwhile, Guild Mortgage rises above the pack.

The pandemic makes sense, but it may not be the real reason why the CFPB has delayed the mandatory compliance date for the QM standards drafted during the final days of the Trump administration.

Borrowers will be able to save $100 to $250 per month. But eligibility rules to qualify for a refi may limit participation.

Some investors in mortgage equities are putting their money to work elsewhere, but that hasn’t stopped fintech lender Better.com from entering into a SPAC/IPO maneuver. Launch time: the fall of 2021.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested expanding the Community Reinvestment Act to include nondepository financial institutions but said Congress will have to make that decision.

With home prices continuing to increase, jumbo lending — a must menu item for California shops — is now gaining popularity in other states.