Industry observers believe that could translate into a delay of six to 18 months.

The HUD IG said it will provide a broader accounting of the issue when it publishes a formal report.

MBA's Frantantoni suggested the suddenness of the spike in housing starts may indicate it’s temporary...

Among those defending the nonbank sector is investment banking veteran and GSE blogger Chris Whalen who released commentary lambasting the FSOC…

Fun Fact: The expanded-credit MBS sector posted a hefty 130.3% jump in new issuance during 2019…

The request-for-comment announcement suggests the FHFA might be open to changing its position. Comments are due March 16.

Last but not least: U.S. Bank, which funded $17.5 billion, a 10.8% improvement from the third quarter.

Private MIs insured $60.97 billion of refinance loans delivered to Fannie and Freddie in 2019, more than triple their total for the prior year.

Expanded-credit MBS with a small share of adjustable-rate mortgages are somewhat rare.

The FHFA has enormous sway over the CSS because of its role as regulator and conservator of Fannie and Freddie. However, once (if) the two are recapped and released, that won’t necessarily be the case…