A risk-based capital regime could be in the works for Fannie and Freddie, though some GSE watchers suggest the whole exercise could be in flux. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo has a new servicing chief, Ann Thorn from Caliber Home Loans.

For servicing auctions to truly proliferate, the Federal Reserve would need to end its stimulus program. In other words, if rates don’t rise much from here, deal volume could be muted. Meanwhile, buyers with cash are waiting.

As the refi boom begins to wane, nonbank mortgage giant Mr. Cooper is paring certain business lines. Should other lenders follow suit?

Sick of hearing about the ramifications of lower gain-on-sale margins? Okay, but declining GOS likely will play a role in the M&A market.

There’s nothing preventing Better.com from becoming a public company by yearend, at least that’s how the lender sees it. But there are doubters.

Ginnie Mae servicing sales were strong last quarter but is all that about to end because of higher capital requirements?

It’s early in the quarter but potential investors in MSRs are wondering when the auction action might start. So far, few large portfolios have been put on display. But that could change.

Blend Labs netted $360 million from its IPO at a valuation of more than $4.0 billion. Meanwhile, Better Mortgage is in the process of going public via a SPAC.

Mortgage insurer PMI of Arizona has put itself on the auction block. Who? And therein lies a story...

Nonbank originators that have been hoarding MSRs for the past 16 months are sitting in the catbird seat. Some bids are just shy of top dollar. Time to pull the sales trigger?