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Investors are demanding more yield and lower prices to compensate for additional duration risk, and Redwood believes its latest deal can deliver what buyers need.

There were 15 of 17 Mortgage Industry Equity Composite stocks which closed lower.

He is trying to give a realistic forecast of the housing market.

The GSE benefits from lower defaults, rising home prices. It is now within a few billion dollars of paying off its debt to taxpayers.

The company set aside $174 million to cover potential losses associated with repurchases.

With its ancient technology updated, the agency now is developing a scorecard to spot troubled mortgage-backed securities servicers.

Thirty-year conventional speeds fell 8%, surprising analysts who had expected a 5% increase.

The GSE feels continuing profitability justifies recognition of deferred tax assets.

The GSE may hold off on releasing deferred tax assets.

Freddie’s second sale of notes tied to the risk of homeowner defaults came in at a lower cost than in its initial offering, according to one source familiar with it.