In another example of a REIT branching out, Starwood Property Trust has agreed to purchase a licensed lender/servicer. For now, all parties are mum but more deals may be afoot.

The changes outlined to boost funding for Ginnie Mae servicing rights could bring the agency closer to the market for MSRs on GSE loans, according to industry stakeholders.

Compliance experts are warning warehouse lenders holding eNotes of the risks they face from certain ambiguities between the Uniform Commercial Code and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

Moody’s Investors Service in a recent report explores the securitization of loans backed by data centers, noting the nascent asset class is susceptible to cash flow volatility.

Ocwen Financial may have some MBS-related exposure, according to a new regulatory filing. Also, FHFA Director Mark Calabria opens up some more about the business practices of Fannie and Freddie.

Noting that not a single SEC-registered non-agency MBS has been issued since disclosure requirements were tightened in 2014, the regulator is planning to revisit the standards.

The issue of fast prepays on VA IRRRLs refuses to die. Recently, VA mailed a warning letter to as many as 500 lenders. Inside MBS & ABS obtained a copy of the correspondence.

Ginnie Mae has initiated robotic process automation to replicate certain simple, repetitive human tasks. It does not include robots.

Arbor Realty Trust plans to issue non-agency commercial MBS stocked with multifamily loans that are eligible for sale to the GSEs, expecting better execution for the loans.

MBS and MSR investor New Residential signaled that it might engage in a large stock buyback program, but so far there’s been no activity. It’s possible political considerations might be a factor.