The former Fannie Mae economist suggested the Fed should decide to have a measured reduction in its MBS holdings…

The bureau specifically invited mortgage loan servicers and other industry representatives to comment on its assessment plan...

Democrats unsuccessfully pushed amendments that would try to keep President Trump, anyone in his administration or any of his businesses from benefitting from any provision in H.R. 10.

During debate on H.R. 10, the Democrats used a procedural maneuver to force a reading of a large portion of the bill’s text…

The Mortgage Bankers Association, for its part, expressed strong support for some provisions of the Hensarling bill…

The Republicans made a big splash earlier this week promoting the Hensarling bill, motivating the Democrats to employ a parliamentary ploy that has not been used in the committee in 20 years.

Other servicing-related issues identified include premature foreclosure filings, mishandling of escrow accounts, incomplete periodic statements and dual tracking.

Ocwen’s counsel includes Goodwin Procter LLP, which also is representing PHH Corp. in its legal battle against the agency…

The DOJ, as anticipated, switched sides in this dispute after President Trump took office.

Such loan terms as “temporary financing” and “automated underwriting system” would be clarified…