The special qualified-mortgage treatment for home loans eligible for sale to the government-sponsored enterprises is getting more attention lately as some say that it gives Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac an unfair advantage.

Arch MI remained the top private insurer in the third quarter and year-to-date, although its competitors gained some ground…

Impac says it’s not for sale, but sources contend the company is pitched by investment bankers quite frequently…

Heightened concerns have emerged about the effectiveness of the CFPB’s information security systems…

Despite the red ink, PHH’s board approved a new $100 million share repurchase authorization…

A guarantee fund would be developed to cover losses.

Redwood Trust plans to issue expanded-prime MBS on a regular basis…

Correspondents generated 38.8 percent of the market and posted the highest purchase-mortgage concentration, 77.8 percent.

Industry consultant Paul Hindman believes more executive changes are likely in the months ahead…

According to Wallison: “There is nothing about the way the government has managed the housing finance system for the last 50 years that would remotely recommend a continuing government role.”