As the COVID-19 economic picture worsens, the GSEs are getting more discerning about what type of loans they will purchase.

It’s not final yet, but servicers stand to make at least $500 per unit to handle GSE loans that need to be deferred because of COVID-19-related hardships.

The coronavirus laid waste to Fannie’s first-quarter profit but those costs were offset by a $637 million gain in the fair market value of its CRT. But not for long.

As the Federal Reserve works to get TALF up and running, industry participants hope more types of assets are added to the mix.

Semper Capital has agreed to pay $375,000 to settle charges that it inflated the value of certain investments in its non-agency MBS fund.

The increase, though, is relatively modest compared to expectations, as more borrowers likely became 30-day delinquent on May 1.

Designed to aid MBS issuers hurt by the pandemic, the Ginnie Mae PTAP has received high marks thus far. Details about usage could be released before the weekend starts.

Some of the $659 billion of loans originated through the Paycheck Protection Program are eligible for sale in the secondary market, but it remains to be seen whether the loans will make it into ABS.

A loan-level pricing adjustment payment grid is expected shortly from FHA. The charges could have a profound impact on the Ginnie Mae market.

Democratic lawmakers have urged federal entities to take steps to help servicers. Meanwhile, CFPB issued best practices for MSR transfers.