Combined net income for the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks jumped during the first six months of 2013.

Sen. Vitter seeks documents from the FHA.

A Fannie SVP noted that the GSE's whole-loan conduit allowed 1,100 lenders to deliver loans to Fannie for cash in 2012.

The Senate appears likely to vote on a number of mortgage-related issues this week.

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-OR, is continuing his pursuit to expand the Home Affordable Refinance Program to non-agency borrowers.

The House committee again approved legislation taking aim at mortgage rules established by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Small, unidentified lenders are accounting for an increasing share of contributions to non-agency jumbo mortgage-backed securities.

Freddie Mac's CFO said the "true value" provided by the government-sponsored enterprises isn't billions of dollars in profits. Meanwhile, firms continue to pursue mortgage servicing rights.

In particular, mortgage industry professionals are focused on third-party-paid charges and seller-paid points in the QM rule.

When it comes to guaranty fees, FHFA has taken "meaningful steps" to level the playing field for community lenders, one agency official testified this week.