Nonbanks are stepping up to the plate on agency MBS. Meanwhile, a handful of large "term" loans are being put together, allowing investors to finance MSRs.

Some trade groups, including the California Mortgage Bankers Association and National Association of Realtors are not happy with the idea of lower loan limits.

Michigan Mutual is the latest mortgage lender to announce cut-backs in its processing staff.

Look for an update late Thursday on the sale of Cole Taylor Mortgage. Meanwhile, does anyone care that credit unions are holding 30-year jumbo mortgages in portfolio?

America’s Homeowner Alliance said it will defend low downpayment loans and the mortgage interest deduction.

With origination profits leveling off, some mortgage bankers are looking to cash out. But can they still get top dollar?

Carrington Mortgage is in the market to buy residential servicing rights. Meanwhile, the mortgage application losing streak has ended.

Bank of America has once again unloaded a decent-sized chunk of mortgage servicing rights, this time Ginnie Mae product.

Among correspondent buyers of mortgages, SunTrust ranks 10th nationwide, according to half-year 2013 figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance.

As reported by IMFnews late last week, Stewart Title is buying Allonhill, a due diligence firm based in Denver. Meanwhile, look for billions of dollars in NPL sales soon.