“For MBA, the most critical issue to address before releasing the GSEs is the establishment of an explicit federal backstop for mortgage-backed securities,” according to Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

It's the first securitization of closed-end second liens from the affiliate of Ellington Management Group.

FHA’s new cyber incident reporting requirements align with those of the federal banking regulators.

Commissions for retail mortgage loan officers seem to be stuck in a narrow band, said one consulting firm.

The caucus suggested FHFA’s title pilot hasn’t been appropriately vetted.

Fitch is hopeful about gain-on-sale margins going into 2025.

The good news: All the firms reported positive income from production, although a few earned less than they had in 2Q24.

The baseline conforming loan limit for a one-unit property will be $806,500 for 2025.

The jumbo share of total first-lien originations narrowed to 12.4% in the third quarter from 13.1% in the second.

The new plans from FHFA focus on efforts for rural markets, manufactured housing and first-time homebuyers.