Some 97 lenders contributed to the pending security from Redwood, led by PrimeLending with a 9.0 percent share.

On IMA’s other deal, the brokerage firm is offering $100 million per month of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac “flow” product.

Is Blackstone's purchase of a mortgage lender a "one-off" deal or will other Street firms follow suit?

It's always possible that Green Tree could turn around and sue HUD before HUD sues them, which is what Quicken Loans did.

A period with protection against liability would allow the CFPB to evaluate any unforeseen issues stemming from TRID.

The Federal Reserve is seen as taking the brunt of nonbank servicer-induced prepayment risk on agency MBS.

Earlier this year Cherry Hill agreed to buy Aurora Financial Group and its $700 million servicing portfolio for $4 million. Included in the purchase was Aurora’s agency approvals.

for 2014, Messina's compensation package included a base salary of $930,436, stock awards of $2.3 million and $4.1 million in “non-equity incentive” pay.

The sale actually closed at yearend, although it was revealed in a press statement dated April 21.

The MBA is backing changes to how the CFPB functions...