One of Fannie’s and Freddie’s reputed “sins” was donating large sums of money to politicians who, in turn, ran interference for them on Capitol Hill...

It's not everyday that a nonbank, nonprime lender gains access to the Federal Home Loan Bank system...

Meanwhile, two mid-sized lenders told Inside Mortgage Finance on Friday that they too are shuttering their Realtor-related MSAs.

Servicing workers, in particular, feel like they have a target on their backs, thanks to outsourcing and other factors...

A spokesman for Stonegate Mortgage confirmed that Bolstad is no longer with the lender/servicer, but had little else to say on the matter.

The new Collingwood unit, however, will not be involved in the sale of mortgage servicing rights.

Bank of America isn't severing all its ties to realtors...

Stonegate Mortgage, Indianapolis, a publicly traded nonbank that recently underwent a management change, is considering takeover offers, according to industry advisors familiar with the situation. Although the company declined to comment, it appears that at the very least it’s considering selling some of its branches. At the same time, sources contend that certain branch managers are trying to cut separate deals with competitors. Firms looking to take over those branches include...

Sources have identified Caliber Home Loans and Skyline Lending as possible acquirers of branches.

The PSPA has been challenged in court by investors that are speculating in the common and preferred stock of the two GSEs.