“We’re consolidating divisions to focus on building more homes and strengthening safety and soundness,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte.

The FHFA director announced regulatory cuts but no specifics were provided.

Locks for mortgages increased by 17.1% on a monthly basis in March.

The top three issuers of Ginnie MBS in 1Q25: PennyMac, UWM and Freedom Mortgage.

A rise in interest rates around the beginning of the year suppressed refi volume to some extent. PennyMac was the top Ginnie issuer of both FHA and VA mortgages in the first quarter. (Includes four data tables.)

HECM lending increased by 5.3% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter of 2024. But for the full year, endorsements declined, with a downturn in production in four major states. (Includes three data tables.)

The 10-year Treasury rate is declining and the possibility of a recession is growing.

A district court issued a summary judgment in favor of Ginnie Mae in a lawsuit brought by Texas Capital Bank against the agency.

Rocket is set to acquire Mr. Cooper, the second-largest servicer of loans in agency MBS. Rocket, which has a significantly high recapture rate, plans to boost retention efforts on Mr. Cooper’s portfolio.

Reps. Ann Wagner, R-MO, and Brad Sherman, D-CA, raised concerns of the securitization industry with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. They aim to influence a proposal to implement changes to capital requirements for large banks.