The largest holder of mortgage-backed securities among REITs increased its portfolio and boosted profits in the second quarter.

The biggest change for Dynex in the second quarter was a sharp reduction in unrealized losses on investments.

Entry-level buyers in the South and West are seeing more affordable starter home listings and softening prices, while buyers in the Northeast face a market that keeps getting tighter.

Oaktree's investments are expected to further diversify Temple View Capital's institutional capital base.

Angel Oak Capital Advisors believes that a recent rise in interest rate volatility could help increase returns for MBS.

Investors are scrutinizing risks to MBS posed by climate issues. Analysts believe the anxiety doesn’t align with historical data.

Lenders are adjusting their retail strategies, with some investing more heavily in distributed retail and others looking more closely at wholesale and direct-to-consumer.

Despite its failed bid for Two Harbors, analysts expect United Wholesale Mortgage to continue its search for a servicing platform.

H.R.2854, the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, would provide federal tax credits to help close the gap between the cost of constructing or rehabilitating a home and its market value.

Despite the lack of presidential support, lawmakers said the passage of the bipartisan bill was an important step in boosting housing affordability.