Mortgages tied to Ginnie Mae accounted for 18.3% of total servicing outstanding at the end of September. Some servicing share shifted away from the GSEs, though Fannie and Freddie still dominate. (Includes two data tables.)
Refi originations push warehouse lending commitments up during the third quarter. On an annual basis, commitments were up 11.1%, with a handful of warehouse lenders putting a strong emphasis on the business. (Includes data table.)
Several mortgage trade groups expressed support for a proposal from the CFPB to remove the use of disparate-impact liability under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Consumer advocates oppose the effort.