Finance

The Mortgage Bankers Association latest forecast reflects the industry's current views on where their business is going, said Mike Fratantoni.

Mortgage bonds supported by government-backed companies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were trading slightly wider Monday morning after Moody's Ratings downgraded the US late last week.

Investors face yet another bumpy start to the trading week, although it's mounting concern over US debt rather than tariffs likely generating the volatility this time.

US states from Florida to North Carolina and Texas would likely hold onto top-notch credit scores from Moody's Ratings, mostly because they're in better fiscal shape than the federal government itself. 

Rocktop Management anticipates rising loan origination volume and increasing borrower distress, driving more servicing sales — key reasons behind its acquisition of Incenter Capital Advisors.

Lenders using an automated process can save up to $1,500 per loan but do they have the capacity to pass those through to applicants as the FHFA director asks?

The government-sponsored enterprise is retiring a technology platform used for loan workout reporting and giving mortgage companies a deadline for leaving it.

The closely watched case centers on bank allegations the government corporation promised certain reverse-mortgage assets in return for funding then reneged.

A range of investment residential properties, including single-family homes, condominiums and multi-unit properties, will secure the debt.

The company is positioning its Tinman platform as a serious industry competitor and suggests it's eying product costs of around $1,500 per loan.

April was a mixed bag for title companies, executives said on earnings calls, but some are expecting a stronger market the rest of the year.

The first quarter showed a narrowing in the market share spread between the six active underwriters, but that was before April's economic uncertainty.

The mortgage fintech looks to transition to a model of strategic platform partnerships rather than offer its own closing services as it simplifies operations.

Agency mortgage backed securities have slipped about 1.1% since the start of April, trailing Treasuries and the broader US bond market.

Company management touted its wins, including with total volume of $21 billion, the Redfin and Mr. Cooper purchases plus a record quarter for home equity.

The reverse mortgage division reported a loss due to hedging costs but on a net basis the company proved profitable ahead of peak market disruption in April.

The San Diego-based lender reported a net loss of $23.9 million for the January-March period, down from a net income of $97.9 million the quarter prior.

Much of the increase came from the wholesale channel, where margins were thinner, leaving them flat on for the origination unit on a sequential quarter basis.

The Irvine, California-based firm had a net loss of $40.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, a rebound from a net loss of $67.5 million in the previous period.

The builder reported increased revenue from a year ago, with profits near par, as it sets to absorb new acquisitions across different lines of business.