First-time buyers tend to target homes with lower prices, which have been in particularly short supply recently.

Helpful CFPB mortgage audit tip: Set aside a parking space for the visiting CFPB examiner(s) that says, “Welcome, CFPB…”

Production of loans with FHA, VA and rural housing guaranties held up a little better than the other sectors, with estimated originations slipping 1.0 percent from the fourth quarter.

MorVest's David Fleig predicted that nonbanks – which have been gaining market share the past two years – eventually will move to convert some of their MSR assets into cash via bulk sales.

DBRS cautioned that the representations and warranties on the deal are relatively weak and include a sunset provision after 13 months.

Is it time to take another look at GSE servicing fees? A topic is reborn...

Will Caliber buy other companies as well?

Another week, and another lender sued by DOJ...

Mortgage call-center platforms are in high demand these days, according to industry advisors, but there’s one key caveat for potential buyers: rising interest rates. “Who’s looking at buying call centers?” asked Paul Hindman, business development chief for Grid Financial Services. “Just about everyone.” It would appear...

How disruptive were MSR ‘marks’? The nine nonbank lenders tracked by Inside Mortgage Trends reported a combined $510.0 million loss in the first quarter…