At its current pace, by the end of March Mr. Cooper Group will have overtaken Chase Home Finance as the largest GSE server. (Includes two data tables.)

The GSEs’ credit score playbook now lists the implementation dates of the bi-merge and the shift away from Classic FICO as TBD.

Given the financial and political hurdles that stand in the way of releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship, it may be only a second- or third-tier issue for the Trump administration.

Hugh Frater and Don Layton speculate on the likelihood a second Trump administration can get Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship.

The new Republican chair of the Senate Banking Committee sharply criticized FHFA Director Sandra Thompson on her way out.

Pulte’s nomination received a warm reception from industry trade groups. He’s the grandson of the founder of home construction firm PulteGroup.

The former chief housing advisor to the Treasury secretary during the first Trump administration will now oversee Freddie’s regulatory and conservatorship affairs operations.

The FHFA director joins a number of financial regulators resigning from their posts before the second Trump administration begins.

California wildfires, attorney fees, collateral valuations and board elections.

Recently divorced or widowed homeowners told the CFPB that mortgage servicers sometimes say they must refinance, even when they should be able assume the existing mortgage.