It was thought that higher capital requirements proposed on Ginnie Mae issuers would ding valuations of the MSR asset. But so far, that hasn’t happened. Credit: strong demand and declining forbearance ratios.

Unfazed by mounting losses, the newly public mortgage technology vendor is working to add clients and complete more acquisitions.

Rocket is offering residential solar financing and installation services while New Residential is set to launch an operating company focused on single-family rentals.

Offshoring certain functions involved with originations or servicing can generate cost savings of 25% and beyond. Still, there are risks involved with the practice.

Only two of 21 banks reported increased income from mortgage banking during the second quarter, both due to improvement on the servicing side of the business. (Includes data chart.)

Income fell at four nonbanks in the second quarter, though performance was far from uniform. loanDepot’s profits dropped 94% compared with the previous quarter.

Are mortgage banking firms monopolistic and should they fear the new Biden executive order? Not really. Still...

With refi lending expected to wane, lenders are planning to create a faster, more efficient experience for borrowers, according to a new study from Fannie Mae.

A few more mortgage IPOs could hit the stock roulette wheel by yearend. The reason: another potential reprieve on rates.

Investors in Fannie/Freddie common (and preferreds) were licking their wounds this week after the Supreme Court essentially ruled against them. Moral of the story: Stock speculation is not for the weak of heart.