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Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt has struck a conciliatory tone, seeking lenders' input and making loan-buyback rules more industry-friendly a clear signal the administration thinks it needs bankers' help to reignite the tepid housing recovery.
October 31
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s sale of a new type of mortgage-linked bonds is the best glimpse yet into a possible future of the $9.4 trillion U.S. home-loan market.
October 31 -
Small lenders are hoping a new representation and warranty framework by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer them alternatives to loan repurchases.
October 30
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Mortgage rates across major loan product types rose nationally this past week, up from their lowest rates of the year.
October 30 -
The nearly 45% of new insurance written for other types of mortgage lenders could be a sign that the formerly credit union focused company is gaining some traction in the broader market.
October 30 -
Fannie Mae increased its issuance of multifamily mortgage-backed securities in the third quarter.
October 29 -
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is selling securities tied to almost $1 billion of mortgages in the latest version of bonds that allow home-loan giant Fannie Mae to share risks with debt investors.
October 29
