“I don’t see how New York can’t ultimately approve Wells’ sale of servicing to Ocwen,” said one analyst. “I think it’s more a matter of when.”

Surprise: Two Harbors is preparing a new jumbo MBS deal. It looks like the bond will be issued in early August...

Although only one of the 21 banks (BB&T) posted a net loss on mortgage banking during the second quarter, seven others reported lower profits than they had in the first quarter.

In mid-July senior White House staff, Treasury officials and the staffers from the Council of Economic Advisers met with representatives from a number of industry trade groups to discuss housing finance reform.

The CFPB also is proposing that financial institutions provide more information about underwriting and pricing.

RPM Mortgage, one of the largest privately held nonbanks in California, has signed a new origination deal with Mechanics Bank, Walnut Creek, CA.

A new analysis shows that housing markets where FHA loan limits were reduced this year have seen a bigger drop in FHA business than elsewhere in the country.

Jeff Mezger, president and CEO of KB Home, said the first-timer share of home purchases is rising due to increased employment, noting cities in Texas as an example.

Nationstar Mortgage and Walter Investment are the only seller/servicers (counterparties) mentioned by name in the FHFA IG report on nonbank risk.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun: “The way they have raised premiums and fees – the way I view it and what I hear from Realtors – is essentially they are ripping off consumers. It’s almost as if HUD needs to be turned over to the CFPB to be investigated"...