A trial disclosure program launched in November for construction loans doesn't have any approved participants.

Effective immediately, Ginnie issuers must notify the agency of any cybersecurity incident within 48 hours after the issue is detected.

Pooja Pathak, a director at Metlife, an insurance company, said more non-QM assets are needed to meet demand from insurance companies, which are willing to pay a premium for the product.

VA processed 2,244 loan assumptions in 2023, compared with 308 in the previous year.

Servicers retained only about 20% of borrowers that refinanced their mortgages during the fourth quarter of 2023.

“Synchronizing bi-merge credit reporting with the implementation of the new credit score model requirements will reduce complexity for market participants,” said FHFA Director Sandra Thompson.

NYCB’s fourth-quarter results went from a $252 million net loss as reported Jan. 31 to a $2.71 billion loss.

“The recent boomerang in rates has dampened already tentative homebuyer momentum as we approach the spring, a historically busy season for homebuying,” said Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac.

Rather than hedging MSRs, UWM relies on its origination capabilities and sells some MSRs.