The National Association of Realtors recently estimated that in 2014, nearly 234,000 creditworthy borrowers were priced out of the housing market because of high FHA insurance premiums.

Of course, we’re waiting to see what Republicans on Capitol Hill think of a cut in FHA premiums…

MBA's Stevens believes that making a change in the PSPAs would not go over very well in a Republican-controlled House and Senate.

Potential actions by regulators also give non-agency MBS investors cause for concern.

SunTrust wouldn’t comment on the charge other than to note that the issue has been previously disclosed.

In addition to the $36 million judgment against Golden First, Movtady was ordered to pay a $300,000 penalty within six months.

Are recent graduates of business schools avoiding the mortgage industry?

Who knows, maybe Mel Watt will allow Fannie and Freddie to build retained earnings. (Don’t bet on it, but it’s an issue worth debating.)

Rep. Scott Garrett, R-NJ, is concerned that Fannie and Freddie have resumed lobbying, at least in subtle ways.

The category of “incorrect information” continues to make up the lion’s share of the complaints, ICFPB found.