In early July, the REIT closed on its previously announced $190 million purchase of Shellpoint Partners, an acquisition that includes mortgage banking firm New Penn Financial.

An estimated $445.0 billion of first-lien home loans were originated during the second quarter, an 18.7 percent sequential gain…

The revised definition excludes from points-and-fees any compensation included in the interest rate…

Among those weighing in on GSE capital: Michael Stegman, senior fellow at the Milken Institute, and former FHFA Acting Director Ed DeMarco...

Geneva Financial has a message for all loan officers: “Compensation isn’t everything … said no one!”

At June 30, Flagstar serviced $120.3 billion in home mortgages, but 77.5 percent of that represents subservicing contracts…

Some MSR investors are suffering from "buyer exhaustion," said one deal maker...

“Customers are more promptly and efficiently served when they contact their financial institution directly with a concern,” said the American Bankers Association…

Chris Boyle, chief client officer at Freddie Mac: “I don’t know how half of you make money.”

After two years of work, the FHFA throws the idea out the window...