Obtaining approvals to become a GSE seller/servicer can cost you, but think of the money you can make from owning servicing rights.

Perhaps, the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund won't need a bailout after all: In 1Q delinquencies fell by just over 9 percent, according to exclusive figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance publications.

Modeling changes that have been proposed by insurance commissioners could increase loss forecasts and prompt sales of non-agency MBS.

The Basel III accords may never happen, but if they do, some large servicers will have to reduce their MSR footprint.

Navy Federal, which is headquartered in one of the hottest housing markets in the nation, saw residential fundings almost double in the first quarter.

When it comes to jumbo MBS deals, Redwood Trust is on a tear this year.

Banking regulators acknowledged problems with the foreclosure reviews conducted by the nation's megabanks and have agreed to evaluate the use of independent consultants in regulatory actions.

Issuance of non-agency MBS quadrupled in the first quarter, according to new figures compiled by Inside MBS & ABS. Firms selling securities include Ocwen and Nationstar.

Want to buy the subordinated tranche of a new jumbo MBS deal? Take a number and stand in line.

Just how healthy is the residential mortgage business these days? Answer: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are swamped with seller/servicer applications.