Some $30.44 billion of multifamily loans went into commercial MBS issuance in the third quarter, a 46.1% increase from the second quarter.

A business-friendly CFPB, higher insurance premiums for FHA borrowers and an exit from conservatorship for the GSEs are all possibilities.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac had $182.3 billion in mortgage holdings (measuring mortgage-backed securities and loans) at the end of the third quarter.

Non-agency MBS is offering better execution, in some instances, than the GSEs for investment-property mortgages.

Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac, suggested that interest rates on mortgages could level off soon.

Despite steady revenues, profits sagged as Fannie provisioned for losses in its multifamily business.

Nearly all of the loans in Provident’s MBS are for primary residences.

FHFA Deputy Director Naa Awaa Tagoe announced several policy changes impacting the GSEs.

FHFA Deputy Director Naa Awaa Tagoe filled in for agency Director Sandra Thompson at the MBA's annual convention.

Large nonbanks grow their share of GSE MBS servicing but Chase still ranks number one in our rankings among servicers.