CA-based CMG Mortgage CEO and owner Chris George now owns a federally insured depository in Wisconsin. He’s putting an emphasis on hometown service and expanded mortgage offerings.

Larger credit unions are increasingly acquiring community banks and reducing mortgage lending in local communities, according to the Independent Community Bankers of America.

M&A activity is picking up a head of steam but the market is waiting on more mega deals. As consulting veteran David Lykken put it: The atmosphere is “both exciting and scary.”

High MSR prices are prompting some potential buyers to sit out. Prices are being propped up by limited supply and declining servicing costs as big firms invest in technology.

Selling mortgage servicing rights attached to healthcare and multifamily loans is a rare event.

Merger discussions between Rocket Companies and Mr. Cooper Group started in October 2024. The transaction was announced in March only after Rocket made several revisions to its initial offer.

While delinquencies on loans in Ginnie MBS are much higher than for GSE mortgages, prices for Ginnie MSRs can rival those seen for GSE servicing, for some characteristics.

U.S. Bank sells mortgages originated by Union Bank; tariffs and interest rates; Mr. Cooper starts MSR fund; Congress plans to address housing.

There was little fluctuation in MSR values on a quarterly basis as of the end of June, according to an early look at MSR marks.

Bayview to acquire Guild; Senate approves trigger leads bill; REIT to acquire non-QM lender, Fairway to acquire retail lender; trade groups seek exemption for real estate from potential new tax.