Transfers of agency mortgage servicing rights jumped significantly in the third quarter thanks largely to Citizens Bank’s acquisition of Franklin American Mortgage, according to a new Inside Mortgage Trends analysis. A total of $179.13 billion of MSR tied to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities changed ownership during the third quarter, a hefty 38.3 percent jump from the prior period. Most of the activity was in bulk servicing ... [Includes three data charts]