FHFA says it always expected the fee to still be in place in December...

RAMS: “Large, medium, and small originators are all in the same boat looking for new outlets for this product.”

“Here’s what it means to you,” said the CEO. “You’re going to start seeing that second homes and investment homes might have loan-level price adjustments"...

The bureau said it will “closely monitor how servicers engage with borrowers, respond to borrower requests, and process applications for loss mitigation.” If compliance issues arise, it will take into account a servicer’s overall effectiveness in helping consumers.

Bottom line: A committee within the CSBS determined that "regulatory prudential standards enforceable by state regulators are warranted and advisable at this time.”

In a research note, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said that following Gilbert’s stock sale his interest in Rocket Companies will drop to 93% from 94%.

The original order for leniency was put into place because of the global pandemic.

The benefits of a waiver are straightforward. Fannie said it speeds up the loan origination process...

HUD's Fudge: "We continue to monitor mortgage performance trends within our portfolio, particularly related to those homeowners who are struggling financially because of the pandemic.”

The number of complaints in the annual report submitted to Congress is substantially higher than figures reported on the bureau’s public-facing website...