“Banks of all sizes are having problems with the new limits,” the three trade groups argue.

Wells Fargo estimates that a settlement could cost the bank at least $950 million.

We should point out that even though LoanDepot is doing the buying, the Mortgage Master brand name will survive. LD did the same thing when it combined forces with imortgage last year…

Used in conjunction with the industry’s RMBS 3.0 project, such a mechanism could help clear away the rubble from the market’s collapse...

Some publicly traded nonbanks are facing possible class-action lawsuits from angry investors who’ve seen billions of dollars in stock equity evaporate over the past year.

Sources said previous requirements for a standard 97 LTV product, which Fannie offered until November 2013, are being considered.

According to one advisor who saw the original bid package, the delinquency rate on the non-agency MSRs are north of 20 percent.

On the other hand, examiners cited violations based on policies and procedures reviewed at other servicers.

To date, Provident Funding has declined to clarify the situation.

HFA portfolio performance continues to strengthen, which will bolster future interest income.