The GSEs lost share to FHA and bank portfolios. Freddie Mac accounted for almost all of the  decline.

Unfortunately, the federal government’s figures offer no breakdown on production and servicing-related mortgage jobs.

A new analyst report on mortgage REIT Dynex Capital notes that mortgage-backed security spreads over swaps are 200 basis points.

JPM chief Jamie Dimon warned the bond market could crack up one of these days because the White House seems to be ignoring America’s debt problem.

Once again, MSR sales are on a tear. The reason: conventional mortgage rates near 7.00% and a feeling of take the money while you can.

The subservicing sector could be at a crossroads. The issues: slow growth, consolidation and some large clients moving the process inhouse. (Includes data table.)

The Garrett, McAuley & Co. consulting firm believes the home-lending industry "probably needs to cut costs even more.”

Bank of Oklahoma also will make loans backed by mortgage servicing rights.

A sea change in the housing market? Sellers outnumbering buyers?

Daily trading volume in agency MBS hit its lowest point earlier this year.