The talk has prompted speculation that the FHFA could lower the conforming loan limit to $400,000 or, as conservator of the GSEs, direct them to reduce high-cost loan limits.

Banking regulators believe delinquency rates on HELOCs soon may rise sharply upward as a significant number of second liens reach the end of their draw period.

The shift from distressed property sales to non-distressed creates opportunities for mortgage bankers because distressed properties are often purchased by investors with cash.

Almost 19 percent of the loans in the new Penny Mac jumbo MBS were originated by mortgage brokers.

Analysts are now suggesting that higher interest rates along with rising home prices will constrain housing affordability.

The Comptroller is warning against a bank engaging in an exchange of participation interests in REO without first consulting with the regulator.

Lew Ranieri's company, Shellpoint, is coming to market with its second jumbo MBS deal of the year.

There are signs that residential lenders are willing to accept slightly more credit risk, said one mortgage vendor.

Five Oaks Investment, a publicly traded REIT, plans to acquire mortgages from jumbo lenders on a flow and bulk basis.

Two Harbors revealed that it sold several billions of dollars’ worth of agency MBS in the third quarter as the assets became less attractive with rising rates. The proceeds will be used to buy MSRs.