Another concern that has come up regarding employment is the graying of the mortgage executive suites.

Although Associated denies that any such lending discrimination took place, it agreed to commit almost $200 million in new loans to “targeted” areas...

One new portfolio that came out for bid recently entails the transfer of $328 million of Fannie Mae receivables in Massachusetts.

One market participant, speaking under the condition his name not be used, likened it to MBS buyers “going on strike.”

We understand that at least one other prominent FHA lender is contemplating filing a lawsuit against the government as well...

According to analyst Paul Miller of FBR Capital Markets, the standards are meant to “impact small, nonpublic, nondepository institutions that have operated on the periphery of the sector.”

A company spokesman confirmed the departure to IMFnews, noting that O’Brien is leaving after a 40-plus career.

Who might replace Lawsky? How about: Rohit Chopra, assistant director and student loan ombudsman for another agency that’s highly popular with mortgage executives: the CFPB.

One source said the CFPB is even reaching out to former MI officials to assist it in its review.

Investors have been unhappy with Nationstar’s stock performance the past year and want a clearer picture of where the firm is headed.