Most of the big banks -- even Bank of America -- reported hefty gains in mortgage banking income during the first quarter that appear largely driven by net servicing fees. (Includes data chart.)

Stavvy has secured $40 million in an initial funding round while Spruce closed on a $60 million Series C round. The vendors provide tech-related services for lenders and servicers.

Most of the industry's big increase in first-quarter repurchases came from USAA Federal Savings Bank. (Includes data chart.)

Officials at Doma, which is set to go public via a special purpose acquisition company maneuver, said the company might not be profitable until 2023.

The Trump-era CFPB maintained that self-reporting is responsible business conduct. But is it a prudent move? Attorneys weigh in.

Launched last week, the Coin Homes​​​​​​​​ platform allows customers to use Bitcoins to buy and sell real estate. Potential? Anyone?

Interest rates are firming up and servicing sales are proliferating. Some dealmakers believe the second and third quarters will be barn-burners in terms of transactions.

Data analytics provider Jornaya sees internet searches for reverse mortgages increasing this spring and that’s a good thing.

The CFPB has emphasized that servicers must pay close attention to consumer complaints. The adoption of technological solutions, though slow in this area, can help.

One lender says that when refinances go bust, the industry can’t expect to waltz into the purchase market without there being casualties. Others are more sanguine.