One Fannie/Freddie historian reminded us recently that there used to be a conforming loan limit for GSE multifamily loans. The big question: Why did it disappear?...

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin gets an earful from Louisiana's colorful "junior" senator.

The big question: What happens when this refi boom ends? Is it too early to ask?

Some industry observers wondered about the timing of the disclosures, given the imminent release of the Treasury Department’s GSE reform plan. One former Fannie executive told IMFnews: “There will be big shakeups at Fannie and Freddie if they cap all in comp at $600,000.”

According to a new report from DBRS, more owners of servicing rights are opting to issue debt backed by their MSR portfolios.

But in the end, will an administrative plan of some type actually be implemented? Just because it’s released that doesn’t mean it’s a mandate

One GSE-related question that hasn’t been answered yet: If a recap and release plan becomes a reality, will Congress end the $600,000 pay cap on GSE CEO compensation? 

Better.com President Jerry Selitto told Inside Mortgage Finance the firm hopes to add 400 additional employees by yearend. Some of its workforce is in India…

At Fannie Mae, former FDIC chief Sheila Bair will serve on three board committees: compensation, nominating and corporate governance.

Most of those interviewed said the third quarter will be stronger than the second in terms of origination volume...