Among other changes, the draft ML proposes extending the required time, from five to 15 days, for servicers to record a partial claim security instrument.

Purchase-money mortgages accounted for 82.5% of agency MBS issuance during August, though the refinance share is growing.

Originations of both non-agency and conforming jumbos were up in the second quarter of this year.

The Consumer Federation of America said buyers using FHA loans often face stigma when buying a home and cannot use many competitive strategies that are common to conventional and cash buyers.

HECM production picked up somewhat after a lackluster first quarter.

Freedom mortgage leaped over UWM and PennyMac in the latest ranking and analysis of government-insured mortgage originators.

FHA accounted for 59.5% of government-insured originations in the second quarter.

Securitization of FHA loans increased 6.3% to $22.09 billion in July, while VA production was up 11.4% to $15.44 billion.

Earlier this month, FHA issued a temporary partial waiver specific to Hawaii...