The nonbank acquired servicing with a total unpaid principal balance of $20.8 billion during the second quarter with an eye on refinances.

Michael Bright, CEO of the Structured Finance Association, predicted that the CFPB will soon bring another lawsuit involving ABS following a tepid reaction from the securitization market to a lawsuit by the bureau against a student loan ABS.

Onity stressed that both its originations and servicing segments were profitable on a pre-tax basis.

At the end of June, large nonbanks accounted for 39.0% of all government-sponsored enterprise servicing, up from 37.6% in March.

Nierenberg was asked during the call if Rithm is still considering spinning off Newrez. “Yes,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s just a direct listing or something. We’re looking at anything and everything as a way to increase value for shareholders.”

At mid-year, Newrez owned $596 billion of servicing rights with an additional $214 billion of subservicing contracts on its books.

Two Harbors Investment posted $56.3 million of net income in the second quarter of 2024, a 72.3% decline from the previous quarter.

Mortgage applications declined as potential borrowers ponder where interest rates will go next.

Some 4,998 mortgage-related complaints were received by the bureau in the second quarter, an 11.5% decline from the prior period.

Sarah Brundage, president and CEO of the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders, noted that the Biden administration has given greater attention to the nation’s housing challenges than any recent administration, including initiatives to boost housing supply, provide relief for homeowners during the pandemic and tackle appraisal bias.