Will a private conventional MBS market ever happen? If GSE g-fees keep rising, yes.

It appears that 80-10-10 loan structures are making a comeback in the market, helping homeowners avoid paying private mortgage insurance.

The mortgage industry is bracing for a 70 basis point guaranty fee from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The American Securitization Forum, a high profile trade group that focuses on MBS issues, is in turmoil with several of its board members quitting.

Speculation is mounting that International Business Machines may have the contract to build the new single-platform MBS unit for FHFA.

GMH Mortgage Services, which is barely five years old, has hired GMAC veteran Frank DiMaio to run national sales.

Freddie Mac wants to move more REO properties and plans to expand out its stable of financial options and lenders.

Some lenders are concerned about the coming 'FHA Scorecard' and the ability of certain large funders to make their numbers look good.

It appears the GSE "common" securitization platform will happen this year.

Citadel Servicing has raised $200 million in capital to originate residential subprime mortgages. Does this mean subprime lending is "back"? Answer: yes and no.