Will the FHFA trim cash-out refis by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? For now, all is quiet on the topic. In other news: HUD ushered in new regulatory changes for FHA condo financing, making it easier for borrowers and lenders.

One of the best kept secrets in the industry surrounds CEO compensation at the nation's largest nonbank originators. According to interviews conducted by IMF, some CEOs earn $10 million to $15 million per year.