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.

The Federal Reserve expects to take further action on mortgage risk retention rules in September.

If anything, the second quarter might be remembered as a period in which banks hiked their MSR values significantly.

Wells Fargo blames regulations for ending its mortgage JVs. Meanwhile, how did the CFPB unearth its information on 'up-selling' at Castle & Cook?

At the end of April, the re-default rate on HAMP loan modifications topped 46 percent for restructurings completed in 2009.

Among the top 20 lenders in the nation, PennyMac and Nationstar had the highest growth rates, according to new figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance.

Loan applicants did whatever they could to protect their rate lock-ins, according to the MBA.

FHA chief Carol Galante expressed concern about the absence of any provision in the bill that would ensure servicer accountability for their performance.