Capital markets

Ryan Donovan, the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks' CEO, foresees affordable housing mandates becoming more focused on home supply than demand.

Some precedents from Trump's first term do point to a scenario where depositories could re-enter the government mortgage market, according to one expert.

Texas Capital is arguing against summary judgment, saying prior assertions about reverse mortgages' initial and subsequent draws need to be examined in court.

Momentum against Maryland guidance that extends licensing requirements to securitization trusts is growing and some legislators want to scale it back.

Potential policy changes, a growing product niche, new thinking about whether to outsource and technology innovations are transforming the industry.

Calabria left the free-market think tank Cato Institute and is said to be at the Office of Management and Budget, reviewing multiple agencies.

Howard Lutnick's influence in housing today is primarily tied to tariffs but his firm also had a storied past in mortgages and was hit hard by the 9/11 attacks.

The enterprise failed to improve on its net income but did report a steady profit, and got closer to meeting minimum risk-based regulatory capital requirements.

If the government were to end the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships, the new status could constrain CRT deal ratings, as they are counterparties.

North American banks face heightened anti-money laundering scrutiny and a few related variables will determine whether or not this leads to more mortgage sales.

But the company took a credit loss provision in the fourth quarter, deciding to add to its reserves because of new mortgage acquisitions to its portfolio.

A series of moves aimed at deleveraging its balance sheet led to the loss, but the bottom line improved markedly over 2023.

The company more than doubled results over comparable periods and exceeded estimates due to stronger economies of scale and valuation adjustments in its favor.

The MBA disclosed the year-end rankings of income-producing mortgage servicers at its yearly conference for this part of the industry.

Experts said the government-sponsored enterprises could change their tack on some of the innovation seen since the pandemic in loss mitigation, lending and technology.

With President Donald Trump's tariff threats turning into reality and the Federal Reserve likely to hold off on cutting rates, credit investors are continuing to bet on shorter-duration bonds.

HUD, Ginnie Mae and USDA weighed in on the status of recent actions, some of which could change due to transitions in Washington.

The Federal Home Loan Bank called the transition to special policy advisor a joint decision between the executive and board as new reviews in Washington start.

Vista Equity Partners put funds into the regulatory technology firm, which Asurity Technologies has partnered with since 2015.

Mortgage lenders still need to monetize mortgage servicing rights quickly amid the sluggish housing market, representing more opportunities for the firm.