The researchers said their data included seven of the 10 largest servicers based on market share.

“If something goes wrong, Ocwen will be on the hook,” said this source. “But it’s really clean stuff.”

Although George Ellison’s salary was not disclosed in the press release announcing his employment with the company, a subsequent filing provided details: $450,000 per year, another $450,000 in incentive bonuses...

Ginnie is currently managing TBW’s FHA portfolio and hopes to sell its Ginnie servicing rights sometime this year.

Bank of America was among the few major depositories that reported a loss in mortgage-banking income, losing $253 million in the fourth quarter.

With little non-agency MBS issuance, Collingwood noted that it’s difficult to accurately price credit risk.

The identity of the bank could not be confirmed at press time...

Freddie had 4,957 full-time employees and 50 part-timers as of Feb. 5, down 2.1 percent compared to a year ago.

Pretium won pools one and two, which have a combined loan balance of $238.6 million.

Meanwhile, Ocwen watchers are scratching their heads over a fourth quarter goodwill charge that eventually could reach $420 million...