Impac’s initial foray into non-QM production was sourced mostly through the wholesale channel.

It's the first time since 2008 that the MMIF has had a capital ratio north of the congressionally mandated 2 percent minimum.

The number of young vets has risen while the 35- to 64-year-old bucket has shrunk...

A nationwide roll out of the small-balance product starts next year.

So, will the FHA cut the MIP? Absolutely not, at least not at this time.

Some believe the FHA MMIF minimum capital standard should be 4.5 percent, not 2.0 percent.

Jumbo mortgages have provided commercial banks and thrifts with good profits margins. Of course, it helps that deposit rates are almost non-existent.

The loans to be included in the deal are similar to the types of mortgages that have been included in jumbo MBS issued in recent years.

Industry analysts suggest that while liquidity for new jumbo MBS remains limited, the securities can be a good investment.

The authors want the Treasury Department to end the quarterly profit sweep and allow Fannie and Freddie to raise about $100 billion in additional capital through several rounds of new common stock sales...