Based on language in the CARES Act, it was possible that the enrollment period for forbearance on federally-backed mortgages would end on Dec. 31.

The number of loans in forbearance increased during mid-December and could decline in early January, according to Black Knight.

The agreement comes at a curious time: Servicing prices have suffered during the pandemic but are beginning to improve. In other words, bargains may be hard to find.

The agency said it will propose revisions to loss mitigation-related provisions under Regulation X...

A boon to subservicers: small- to medium-sized lenders hanging onto their MSRs...

Missing in action: assistance to help servicers with MBS advances...

Forbearance requests from FHA/VA borrowers reached their highest level since the week ending June 14, MBA said...

MBA criticized the secretive nature of the rule change, arguing that by using lender letters, the maneuver short-circuited the normal comment period…

At one point, the IBM-controlled Seterus did contract servicing work for Fannie Mae...

Credit unions are currently prohibited from purchasing MSRs as an investment. The proposal was opposed by the Democrat on the NCUA's board.