Since the federal takeover, the Treasury Department has provided $116.1 billion in assistance to Fannie with the GSE returning (once the 3Q dividend is paid) $144.8 billion...

During the financial crisis Impac’s stock was delisted and its future looked cloudy. But not anymore…

The CFPB said some lenders are failing to comply with the requirement that charges at settlement not exceed amounts on the good faith estimate form...

A mortgage executive who works in the Florida market said he is tired of seeing his deals slowed down because a title company owned by a builder was forced upon a borrower.

Some lenders suggest that while jumbo lending with loan brokers is viable, retail originations tend to be more attractive.

The sale is notable not only for its size, but for the fact that MBS and Morvest – partners on this auction – don’t normally sell servicing rights as part of their advisory practices.

The latest tally from Inside The GSEs has Fannie and Freddie repaying all of their borrowings from the U.S. Treasury plus an additional $50.6 billion – money that has gone directly into the government’s coffers.

MBA continues to believe that, given the lack of reserves, eventually the GSEs will need to take a draw from Treasury, said Dave Stevens.

There has long been a concern in the market that if either GSE has a negative net worth, that investors will stop buying their MBS, which would cause the home buying process in America to crumble.

Meanwhile, loan originations at the company inched up to $4.9 billion in 3Q from $4.8 billion in the second quarter.