The share of loans in the seriously delinquent category increased during the third quarter. Loan performance was worst among FHA mortgages. (Includes data chart.)

In order to settle a class-action lawsuit, the nation’s largest servicer said it will provide forbearance only to borrowers who request assistance verbally, in writing or through electronic means.

Nonbanks gained ground on depository institutions among the top 50 participants in the servicing market. Several large banks were content to let their portfolios decline. (Includes two data charts.)

The flow market for MSR sales is returning to normal after COVID-related volatility in March and April caused demand for MSRs to wane. Traditional sellers of MSRs retained servicing this summer, helped by profits from the refi business.

The pandemic has changed (forever) the equation of how many mortgage workers need to be in the office. Right?

While the share of loans in forbearance continues to decline, the borrowers who remain in relief could be more difficult to help, according to industry analysts.

Quietly, but steadily, mortgage banking firms have been selling debt. Lots of it.

Two large nonbank servicers posted sharp increases in originations in the third quarter and generated healthy profits.

Moody’s economists expect the percentage of mortgages 60 days or more delinquent to once again spike in the third and fourth quarters.