A former Goldman Sachs executive, Nichols is now co-head of Pretium’s residential credit business and executive board chair of Deephaven.

The industry veteran joins a growing list of highly regarded members of GSE leadership who have recently decamped for greener pastures in private enterprise.

Ocwen: “Of our foreign-based employees, more than 70% were engaged in our servicing operations"...

CFPB's acting director said more attorneys are needed to achieve his goal of "vigorous oversight of all applicable federal laws and the fullest utilization of our legal authorities."

FHFA extended various origination flexibilities related to GSE mortgages through the end of March.

While the share of mortgages in forbearance declined at the end of January, more than one million borrowers feel they're at risk of foreclosure.

In a red hot hiring market, it appears that some lenders are being scammed by phony resumes...

Home Point planned to sell 12.5 million shares at as much as $21 per share but the nonbank lender ended up with a smaller IPO.

If conformed to run HUD, Marcia Fudge plans to discuss a reduction to FHA premiums with HUD staff then have further discussions with members of Congress.

As LBA Ware CEO Lori Brewer put it, “They were rewarded for their long hours with robust compensation checks.” However, with rates predicted to fall in 2021, loan teams will probably have to focus more on purchase loans, Brewer said.