Mr. Cooper net income up in 3Q23; MBA reports mortgage applications down week-over-week; Redfin reports more homebuyers are moving out of state; Finance of America expands new reverse mortgage program to direct-to-consumer and wholesale channel.

New rule maintains the tiered evaluation framework that exists under the current CRA rules while adding some requirements and flexibilities.

Expanded-credit MBS picks up in the third quarter thanks to originations by Acra Lending and CrossCountry Mortgage.

More than 5,500 people attended the ABS East conference this year, a record for the event.

FCI Fintech developed a patent-pending interplanetary file system that allows the private blockchain to be live with the servicing program.

More bulk auctions of mortgage servicing rights are on the horizon; Real estate investment trust AGNC reports preliminary estimates for the third quarter of 2023; ICE reports that foreclosures increased in September; Attom finds home seller profit margins rose in 3Q.

GSE securitization of mortgages with private MI declined in the third quarter while FHA activity increased.

The settlement requires Ameris to issue $7.5 million in mortgage subsidies in majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.

Volume up, margins down.

The Fed should change its ways to help reduce interest rates on mortgages, according to industry trade groups.