Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank mortgage lenders, reported significant increases in the first quarter. But PlainsCapital Bank and Federal Savings Bank both posted double-digit declines.

As MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni pointed out: new business fell to the lowest level in almost 18 months.

Correspondent production of jumbos spiked 53.3% from 4Q20 to 1Q21, fueling a 2.6% increase in total jumbo lending.

The $303 million deal is the third MBS from Angel Oak this year and the largest of the three.

How many consumers will seek a modification due a COVID hardship remains to be seen. Forbearance readings continue to drop...

The CFPB says most mortgage branches are located in predominantly white neighborhoods...

Then again, Fannie and Freddie don’t buy everything that’s eligible. In recent months, there has been a burst of non-agency MBS issuance backed by GSE-eligible loans...

New Acting FHFA Director Thompson's first personnel move: elevate existing staff.

When it comes to lending products, the 'Stagecoach" is lightening its load...

The MBS will be the first from Citi with GSE-eligible loans and it marks PennyMac's return to the sector after years away.