According to figures compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, loan brokerage firms now employ 109,800 full-timers...

In a note to investors, Compass Point analyst Isaac Boltansky estimated that, with combined annual profits of about $21.4 billion, it will take 11 years for Fannie and Freddie to reach FHFA’s capital targets…

Rather than ending the net worth sweep outright and agreeing to write off some of its preferred shares, Treasury is essentially simply allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to continue their practice of retaining earnings.

Even though there was no official announcement, that policy expired on December 31.

However, details remain a closely guarded secret...

It's good timing for former Fannie executive Andrew Bon Salle. Home Point is about to go public.