Arch MI U.S. returned to having the No. 1 market share among private mortgage insurers as it increased its new insurance written 15% over the previous year.

Freddie Mac produced modest second-quarter results, reflecting a stabilizing business that CEO Donald Layton compared to a utility company.

Black Knight reported net earnings of $40 million for the second quarter as adjusted revenue from its servicing and origination software businesses grew by 7% over the previous year.

Ellie Mae saw a 20% year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenue with more loans closed using Encompass, but net income fell nearly 50% on an accounting change and acquisition costs.

Ocwen Financial took nearly a $30 million net loss in the second quarter due to expenses ahead of its PHH Corp. acquisition that outpaced its mortgage servicing profits.

Radian Group's second-quarter earnings beat consensus estimates because of lower loan loss provisions than forecast, along with record new mortgage insurance written.

Homebuilders are sinking — and blame that on disappointing economic data and earnings reports that trailed estimates.

The Internal Revenue Service's settlement with Radian Group may result in a $74 million tax benefit for the mortgage insurer that could improve its second-quarter results.

Mortgage banking revenue stemming from a year-to-year increase in rates weighed down noninterest income at U.S. Bancorp, but increased interest income from higher rates helped improve earnings overall.

Continued favorable loss development trends allowed MGIC Investment Corp. to beat analyst estimates for the second-quarter earnings report.