Changes in the fair value of MSRs boosted Ocwen's earnings.

The GSEs established a formal definition for mortgages to first-generation homebuyers.

Lakeview/Bayview Loan Servicing remained the largest Ginnie servicer and increased its market share in the first quarter.

On an annual basis, mortgage applications were down 9.2%.

Home prices jumped in February after a slight decline the previous month.

At one point, Republic First’s mortgage unit focused on offering jumbo mortgages at below-market interest rates.

The amount of servicing outstanding in Ginnie MBS increased by 1.6% during the first quarter. Lakeview/Bayview Loan Servicing increased its market share thanks to large purchases of MSRs.

First-lien mortgage originations remained in a trough in the first quarter of 2024.

Only 36% of the lenders participating in the MBA’s report turned a profit in 2023, down from a 53% share of participants in 2022.

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman noted issues with how the proposal on capital requirements for large banks would impact the MBS and ABS markets.