Two key factors in MSR deals increasing: rates firming up a bit and the calendar. Yearend isn’t all that far away.

Wells Fargo could clean up as a seller of mortgage servicing rights (if it wanted to) but a new round of sanctions is clouding its future in residential finance.

As originations go, so goes the warehouse sector. In 2Q21, commitment levels reached a new high but borrowing nonbanks are now trimming how much credit they will need for the rest of the year. (Includes data chart.)

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.