Miami withdrew mortgage-related lawsuits against BofA, Citi, Chase and Wells. Another lawsuit against Wells was certified as class action.

Low interest rates are holding back buyers of MSRs but don’t tell that to New Residential Investment Corp. The REIT keeps acquiring bulk servicing portfolios.

Nonbanks might need to come up with additional cash to hold against their MSR positions if the FHFA gets its way. A game changer? Probably not.

With mortgage performance expected to remain steady, servicers are focusing on a number of other issues, including the transition away from LIBOR and an increase in natural disasters.

Big gains by Mr. Cooper and NewRez boosted the combined portfolio of the top five servicers, offsetting further declines at Wells Fargo, Chase and Bank of America. (Includes two data charts.)

Nonbanks are on pace to surpass depository institutions as the largest class of agency servicers sometime early this year. (Includes two data charts.)

The bureau has tightened the use of “abusive” practices under its sweeping authority to prohibit unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices. Industry watchers believe the impact of the new policy might be limited.

Freedom’s purchase of RoundPoint Mortgage is dragging on. But the deal should make Freedom the nation’s 11th largest servicer of home mortgages.

The worry beads are once again out for nonbanks. Meanwhile, coming soon: fourth-quarter results for Fannie and Freddie. What possibly could go wrong?

The Financial Stability Oversight Council would have to complete a number of steps before it can subject nonbank lenders and servicers to increased over-sight and prudential standards.