The Basel III accords may never happen, but if they do, some large servicers will have to reduce their MSR footprint.

Issuance of non-agency MBS quadrupled in the first quarter, according to new figures compiled by Inside MBS & ABS. Firms selling securities include Ocwen and Nationstar.

Want to buy the subordinated tranche of a new jumbo MBS deal? Take a number and stand in line.

Just how healthy is the residential mortgage business these days? Answer: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are swamped with seller/servicer applications.

Banking regulators acknowledged problems with the foreclosure reviews conducted by the nation's megabanks and have agreed to evaluate the use of independent consultants in regulatory actions.

The Federal Housing Administration recently auctioned off $2.2 billion of nonperforming mortgages, getting about 45 cents on the dollar.

It appears that Home Loan Servicing Solutions, a buyer of residential servicing rights, is making money hand-over-fist.

Bank of America entered into a massive buyback settlement with Fannie Mae in January, but has yet to sell any 'purchase' loans to the GSE in 2013. However, this may change soon.

The Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency says the agency needs more examiners to keep an eye on the GSEs.

House Republicans were unmoved by pleas from HUD to soften the impact of sequestration and criticized the agency for a lack of commitment to fiscal reform.