The impact of the Equifax credit score snafu appears to be minimal, limiting the headache for lenders.

The Ocwen subsidiary will purchase MSRs through the FHLBank of Indianapolis’ mortgage purchase program. PHH will also offer subservicing to banks and nonbank lenders that are members of the bank.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s auditor concluded that the agency complied with an executive order making climate-related risk a priority for financial regulators.

Almost exactly a year after taking the helm as acting director, Thompson begins a five-year term as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. She is the first woman to hold the job.

Fannie issued new CRT notes and offered to buy back old ones.

A federal court in South Carolina uncovers a scheme of kickbacks and bribes related to FHLB and HUD affordable housing program grants.

GSE insiders worry litigation over race-based housing assistance will undermine the enterprises’ equitable housing finance plans.

The new 50-basis-point upfront fee is intended to offset the cost of capital each enterprise is required to hold for guaranteeing the collateral of its competitor.

An industry survey commissioned by VantageScore shows more support for a FICO alternative than previously thought.

MBS investors will now have access to 18 years of refinance and prepayment data derived from Desktop Underwriter.