MISMO is helping to facilitate collaboration between servicers and federal regulators to improve the servicing transfer process. The CFPB is also keeping a close eye on complaints tied to servicing transfers.

Changes for cash-out refis, certain ARMs and manufactured-home loans.

Locks for both purchase mortgages and refis declined on a monthly basis in May.

The CFPB warned that companies that deploy the technology could fail to comply with consumer protection laws...

In certain areas, Chase is offering mortgage shoppers $200 to consider a mortgage from the bank.

The top three expanded-credit volume leaders in 1Q23: Citibank, U.S. Bank and Deephaven...

Originations of expanded-credit mortgages declined in the first quarter, but not as much as total first-lien production. Trends among expanded-credit lenders were decidedly mixed. (Includes data chart.)

The market has priced in the likelihood of another Fed rate hike...

Numerous industry participants support FHFA developing a social bond designation for single-family MBS issuance from the GSEs. There are lingering concerns about the impact on the agency MBS market and borrower privacy.

UBS exiting TBA trading business; Ginnie to increase servicing disclosures; Ellington to acquire Arlington.