CSBS stressed that it develops and maintains the National Multistate Licensing System required by the statutory authority of the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act.

Visio Financial Services originated 56.2% of the loans in the $324.1 million investment property MBS.

The monthly decline in home prices in January was the first decline since August 2022.

Closed-end second liens accounted for an estimated 19% of home equity production in 2023, up from a 13% share in 2022.

CHLA asked FHFA and FHA to scrutinize employment-verification prices charged by Equifax.

"We’re talking about going to a lower pace," said Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Loans originated by Rocket Mortgage account for 80.2% of the planned $316.0 million issuance.

The sharp increase in existing-home sales in February may just be a blip...

"There are likely several more challenging quarters ahead for mortgage companies," said Eric Orenstein, a senior director at Fitch Ratings.

Most major investor categories increased their holdings of MBS during the fourth quarter, while the Fed continues to let its holdings slowly run off.