The application of blockchain technology in asset securitizations is growing faster in China than in other parts of the world, with at least eight deals completed.

A one-year-old mortgage startup in California decided to become fully owned by its employees. The concept is rare, but not necessarily new.

The crux of the matter: “The agencies are aware that the use of certain alternative data may present no greater risks than data traditionally used in the credit evaluation process.”

A large bulk MSR auction may be in the works but it won't see the light of day until next year. Meanwhile, executive changes are afoot at a handful of companies.

Private-label commercial MBS issuance likely will climb to $120 billion in 2020 thanks to low interest rates and benign commercial real estate conditions. But there's a never-ending storm cloud: retail.

Financial regulators are backing “responsible use” of alternative data in loan underwriting but there are still many uncertainties, particularly in the world of residential finance. More to come? Indeed.

At the time, industry attorneys were concerned the review sought by All American could take the Supreme Court beyond the analysis and determination sought in the Seila Law case...

Tim Doyle of the CSBS: “There will be a significant impact and industry should see a decreased turn time in getting the MLOs approved.”