“There’s a surprising amount of people moving around the industry these days," said one consultant.

On the horizon: A mini refi boom? Next week the FOMC meets...

Radian Mortgage Capital hopes to issue jumbo MBS every quarter starting next year. It is also eyeing non-QM issuance.

Nonbanks are making money once again, which could pave the way for new nonbank IPOs. Also, some of the IPO class of 2020/2021 are trading above their out-of-the-gate prices.

Although mortgage “franchise” deals have been few and far between this year, branch network sales have been a different story. One reason: Employees at those networks feel they might be better served under a more aggressive boss, especially with lower rates expected.

UI wants government regulators to adopt such ideas as allowing nonbanks to join the FHLB system.

“They’re probably getting it at a good price,” said one nonprime executive...

CMG Mortgage picked LERETA as its national provider of real estate, tax and flood services.

A year ago Freedom ranked 22nd among home lenders. Today it ranks fourth.

The servicing sales market has slowed noticeably the past few months.