Rumors were floating around this week that a large non-QM securitization deal could be in the works...

If current trends hold in the official barometer used for adjusting conforming loan limits, look for the baseline limit to go up about 8 percent next year.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is planning this fall to seek comment on the use of FHA downpayment assistance from programs run by entities owned by Native American tribes.

Blackrock and PIMCO were among the firms cited as avoiding new non-agency MBS deals…

A spokeswoman for bemortgage said the lender’s staff will be kept in place…

Simone Grimes, who holds the title of special advisor, is still employed by the agency.

Ocwen said its ability to utilize the NOLs to offset future taxable income may be significantly limited if the company experiences an ownership change.

Matt Nichols, CEO of Deephaven Mortgage, said the share of LOs that actually offer non-QMs is in the single digits.

The unit will continue to be headed by industry veterans Tad Dahlke and Hal Hermelee...

However, some large commercial banks are willing to remain in the market through correspondent arrangements…