The fate of Western Asset Mortgage Capital's convertible debt is a concern.

After one more interest rate hike, the Federal Reserve will likely take a break for awhile, S&P Global Ratings says.

A pending proposal led by the Federal Reserve could see big banks facing higher capital requirements on their holdings of securities classified as available-for-sale.

Issuance of single-family rental securitizations started in late 2013. And now Fitch Ratings is prepared to assign ratings in the sector.

AG Mortgage Investment Trust lodged a competing bid for Western Asset Mortgage Capital; Fannie, Freddie, Ginnie added to MBS disclosures; RMF sold some reverse mortgage MSRs.

A $9.9 billion fund established by the federal government to help borrowers avoid foreclosure is seeing growing use. Some $1.2 billion in funds from the Homeowner Assistance Fund were distributed in the first quarter.

FHFA could limit usage of FHLBank advances; losses narrow at Better in first quarter; home price appreciation slowing; the impact of higher interest rates on potential borrowers.

The SPCPs at U.S. Bank and United Wholesale Mortgage are limited to certain areas.

The lawsuit involves a loan secured by a cabin on a leased property.

AG Mortgage Investment Trust has joined the competition for Western Asset Mortgage Capital.