Fannie still has a substantially larger amount of single-family servicing outstanding, but Freddie grew its book significantly faster in the third quarter. Bulk MSR transfers accounted for some big shifts in the GSE servicing market. (Includes two data charts.)
Nonbank servicers used the MSR secondary market and organic growth to boost their portfolios of Fannie and Freddie servicing. There was also a surge in GSE servicing among smaller banks. (Includes two data charts.)
Small lenders believe the GSEs should offer special programs for small servicers and rural appraisals. And like their larger competitors, they don’t like the new PSPAs.