Who better than a former Wall Street executive to manage Fannie Mae's role in the common securitization platform project?

First, National MI files to go public, now Essent. One might assume the mortgage insurance industry is red hot.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will not earn a ton of money forever. Or will they?

Terry Edwards has received high marks for his accomplishments at Fannie Mae. But can he get the CSP off the ground?

Bulk offerings of mortgage servicing rights, even new production, are now plentiful.

Mortgages banking firms are still in demand, but pricing may fall. And at Wells Fargo, it's jumbo rates remain cheaper than GSE rates.

Banking regulators are showing new concerns about appraisal management companies, especially those owned by depositories.

The letter to members of Congress is notable for which trade groups didn't sign on, including the American Bankers Association and Mortgage Bankers Association.

Loan standards are not loosening on conventional mortgages, but in the jumbo space the story is entirely different.

When it comes to mortgage servicing rights, Pingora has been a busy bee. It bought Gilpen Mortgage and has been an active bidder on several packages.