A big part of the MBS liquidity issue is caused by the Fed’s massive holdings, said Steve Abrahams, a managing director at Deutsche Bank.

Although only 13 banks reported net losses on mortgage banking during 1Q – compared to 756 institutions with net profits – several of the top players earned less than they did in the fourth quarter.

Another concern that has come up regarding employment is the graying of the mortgage executive suites.

Although Associated denies that any such lending discrimination took place, it agreed to commit almost $200 million in new loans to “targeted” areas...

Elsewhere, the CFPB continues to be steadfast on the August 1, 2015, effective date for its TILA/RESPA integrated disclosure rule...

One new portfolio that came out for bid recently entails the transfer of $328 million of Fannie Mae receivables in Massachusetts.

Commercial banks and thrifts held $1.58 trillion of residential MBS at the end of March, a 2.6 percent increase from the previous quarter.

Is a single GSE security years in the distance? It's hard to say. The FHFA won't offer a timeline.

First Republic Bank is the top contributor to the Chase jumbo MBS with a 20.9 percent share.

One market participant, speaking under the condition his name not be used, likened it to MBS buyers “going on strike.”