The non-QM market has been so hot this year that M&A activity is beginning to pick up a head of steam. Luxury Mortgage is the latest lender to pull the sale ripcord. There could be more.

PennyMac Financial is doing so well these days that it decided to declare a dividend to its common shareholders. When’s the last time a nonbank accomplished such a feat? Hard to say.

A positive third-quarter report sent by HUD to Congress indicates a more optimistic fiscal 2019 actuarial report on the state of the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, according to a stakeholder analysis.

Residential originations could top $2.06 trillion this year, according to a new forecast from the MBA. But is MBA being too cautious?

Stress testing issuers isn’t confined to just the largest players in the Ginnie market. The agency plans to look at lower-ranked firms as well.

If the mortgage industry doesn’t change the way flood risk is assessed, lenders could begin to “blue-line” certain areas, refusing to lend due to unacceptable flood risk, according to a paper published by the San Francisco Fed.

Legislation was passed earlier this year to curb abuses tied to VA rapid refis but lender violations remain an issue. At least, that’s how the VA sees it. Big audits may be in the works.

Based on reports from non-QM lenders Angel Oak and Citadel, the third quarter was a strong one for most originators. Meanwhile, the Ditech wind-down is almost over.

After a court case didn’t go the agency’s way, HUD has promised to follow proper procedures on downpayment assistance rulemaking.

With the “patch” set to expire as scheduled, lenders are pushing for changes to the Appendix Q documentation requirements.