PennyMac's originations were essentially level in the first quarter, helping the lender become the largest producer in the industry.

Redwood Trust anticipates that more jumbos will flow through its conduit as liquidity becomes a significant concern for some regional banks.

More originations, an improvement on margins and an increase in income from servicing at NYCB.

Both purchase-mortgage borrowers and home sellers are increasing their acceptance of FHA mortgages.

There are some benefits to selling jumbos into the secondary market rather than holding the loans in portfolio.

The CFPB is aiming to prevent foreclosures tied to older second liens.

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra cited the mortgage industry as an area of concern.

“There’s nothing like being in a room and being able to discuss what are the hiccups, where from a policy standpoint can we do better,” said John Bell, executive director of the VA loan guaranty program.

First Republic Bank's stock price dropped by 50% the day after the bank released earnings for the first quarter.

Loans with MI represented 63.8% of total mortgage-backed securities issued by Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie in the first quarter.