Bridge Investment Group, a major player in the multifamily sector, said the proposed changes to the enterprise regulatory capital framework could actually increase the capital requirements for the GSEs.

A report by Fitch Ratings forecasts a sharp drop in originations and declining GOS margins that will put pressure on earnings for smaller nonbank lenders.

The 10 bps g-fee strip inaugurated in 2011 to pay for a temporary tax cut is set to enter its second decade, despite expiring more than a month ago.

Most MBS market participants expect banks and foreign investors to pick up the slack as the Fed cuts its purchase of agency securities.

Fannie and Freddie could spend another 15 years in conservatorship before their retained earnings are sufficient under the existing capital rule.

The thirst for mortgage servicing rights continues, be it bulk or flow. Meanwhile, Zillow’s foray into fix-and-flip did not end well.

The two mortgage giants have devised different strategies to make sure renters have a better chance of qualifying for a mortgage.

The OIG report also documents the lack of continuity in the leadership of DER.

The proposal also includes a new area-based subgoal designed to reduce the likelihood that GSE purchases in low-income areas go disproportionately to higher-income borrowers.

Anchor said roughly 95% of its loans are made to established borrowers who have completed more than 40 projects apiece.