Watt noted that, “Some lenders are finally showing more willingness to extend credit to borrowers who meet the broader credit criteria reflected in the enterprises’ credit boxes…”

The company has been trying to restructure its operations under CEO Anthony Renzi, who joined the firm last year.

Cowen & Co. analyst Jaret Seiberg believes the Senate Banking Committee remains on track to unveil GSE reform legislation late in the fourth quarter...

In past SEC filings Radian hinted that a write-down tied to its 2014 $305 million purchase of Clayton might be in order, but the company never pulled the trigger.

Freddie expects to make a $2 billion dividend payment to Treasury – the holder of its senior preferred stock – sometime in September.

Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton: "The fundamentals are strong and residual flaws are gone..."

“Some lenders are finally showing more willingness to extend credit to borrowers..." said FHFA Director Mel Watt.

New Residential has purchased several servicing portfolios over the past year, acquiring rights from CitiMortgage, Walter/Ditech and United Shore, among others.

Among the top 20 lenders in 2Q17, Fairway Independent Mortgage had the highest growth rate at 64.2 percent.

Citadel is definitely feeling good about whole loan execution these days.