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GSEs Take Bigger Share of Purchase Mortgages

February 7, 2013

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's share of purchase-mortgage originations has increased each of the last two years, according to a new analysis by Inside Mortgage Trends.

Short Takes: Nationstar Targets the Magic $500 Billion Mark in MSRs / Annaly Sells MBS and Makes a Killing / PHH Sees GOS Slip / Second Lien NPLs Red Hot?

February 7, 2013

Nationstar sets a target goal of amassing $500 billion of mortgage servicing rights.

Two Harbors Working Toward Non-Agency MBS Deal

February 7, 2013

Mortgage REIT Two Harbors continues to work away at a potential jumbo MBS deal.

Correspondent Loans Sold to Fannie and Freddie Rise

February 6, 2013

John Bancroft and Paul Muolo

Residential mortgages sourced through the correspondent channel and sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased by 26 percent in 2012 compared to the year before.

Morgan Hikes Stake in Fortress, Which Controls Nationstar, to 5.1 Percent

February 6, 2013

Morgan Stanley recently increased its ownership stake in Fortress which in turn controls a large block of Nationstar stock.

Nationstar, in a Bid to Diversify, Agrees to Buy Settlement Services Division From Equifax

February 6, 2013

Nationstar Mortgage has agreed to buy the settlement services unit of Equifax.

FHA to Track HFA Sources of Downpayment Assistance

February 6, 2013

The Federal Housing Administration is cracking down on down payment assistance programs, tracking the source of gift money.

Banking Chair Hensarling Slams Obama Administration for FHA’s Condition

February 6, 2013

Lawmakers worry about FHA's financial condition during Wednesday hearing.

Short Takes: First Guaranty’s MSRs Hit $1.5 Billion / Fear of Higher Net Worth Rules for GSE Sellers / FHFA Watchdog Looking For Tips on Fannie and Freddie Abuses / Genworth MI Continues to Struggle

February 6, 2013

Paul Muolo and Charles Wisniowski

First Guaranty is experiencing strong growth in its servicing business. Meanwhile, lenders worry about higher net worth requirements from the GSEs.

Sued by DOJ, S&P Was Top Rating Agency of Subprime MBS During Go-Go Years

February 5, 2013

Standard & Poor's, which had a huge ratings market share tied to subprime MBS, was sued by the government for negligence.

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