Pre-Tax Income Declines at PennyMac in Second Quarter July 23, 2025 Brandon Ivey The nonbank originated $37.88 billion of loans in the second quarter, up 31.0% from the first quarter.Read More
Mr. Cooper’s Servicing Portfolio Declining Somewhat July 23, 2025 Brandon Ivey The nonbank’s subservicing volume is down 5.1% from the end of 2024.Read More
Republicans in House Break With Trump on HUD Budget July 23, 2025 Emmeline Willey Among other differences, Congress doesn’t appear to be budgeting for a reduction in force at HUD.Read More
Short Takes: Average Loan Balances Declining / Mr. Cooper Launches MSR Fund / Rithm Forms RTL Partnership / Congress Poised to Address Housing July 23, 2025 Brandon Ivey While home prices are up, the average loan balance on mortgage applications is declining.Read More
Nonbank Share of GSE Servicing Level in 2Q July 22, 2025 Dennis Hollier Nonbanks handled 60.7% of GSE servicing as of the end of June.Read More
AGNC Takes Loss in 2Q on Tariff Volatility July 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey AGNC Investment took a $140 million loss in the second quarter of 2025.Read More
Warren Critical of Pulte’s Social Media Activity July 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey "Your behavior raises significant questions about your judgment and commitment to operating FHFA in a responsible, competent and lawful manner," Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, wrote to FHFA Director Bill Pulte.Read More
CFPB Walks Back Proposal on State Enforcement Notice July 22, 2025 Shannon Clark The bureau noted that it wouldn’t implement the rule if it received “significant adverse comments.”Read More
Short Takes: Banking Regulators Look to Reduce Regulatory Burdens / Equifax’s Mortgage Revenues Increase / Home Prices Declining / House Proposes Smaller Cut to CDFI Fund July 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey The latest regulatory review centers on banking operations, capital and the Community Reinvestment Act.Read More
MSR Transfers Slow in 2Q, Lag Activity Seen in 2024 July 21, 2025 John Bancroft There was a sharp 20.6% decline in transfers of high-coupon MSR exceeding 6%.Read More