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.

Although the HARP program had record volume in the first quarter, the program is showing almost no growth, according to exclusive survey figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance.

The Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency says the agency needs more examiners to keep an eye on the GSEs.

House Republicans were unmoved by pleas from HUD to soften the impact of sequestration and criticized the agency for a lack of commitment to fiscal reform.

Bank of America entered into a massive buyback settlement with Fannie Mae in January, but has yet to sell any 'purchase' loans to the GSE in 2013. However, this may change soon.

It appears that Home Loan Servicing Solutions, a buyer of residential servicing rights, is making money hand-over-fist.

The Federal Housing Administration recently auctioned off $2.2 billion of nonperforming mortgages, getting about 45 cents on the dollar.