GSE regulator Sandra Thompson: “FHFA has nothing against big players, but their size means that they don’t have to worry about accessing the capital markets. Small lenders, on the other hand, may be able to leverage local knowledge to best serve their communities.”

The seller of the MSRs wants to leave Dovenmuehle...

Although total conventional-conforming production was up, the top four lenders in the market all reported slowing volume.

At one point, McCord had a deal to sell his mortgage company but the transaction fell apart...

When might the tide turn for mortgage hiring, putting CEOs in the driver’s seat once again? That’s hard to say. Many shops are still looking to add workers...

Overall, the top seller was American Financial Network, with $11.94 billion...

United Wholesale plans to issue MBS that include prime non-agency jumbos...

Prices are firming up in the MSR arena. One driver: lower prepayment speeds...

In her position, Brown oversees all of the Fannie’s financial management functions, including treasury, financial planning and financial reporting. That makes her something of a public face for the enterprise...

On the rise: cash-window purchases...