Secondary markets

The threat of instability from that group is immaterial in comparison to the existential risk created by the U.S. Treasury, argues the chairman of Whalen Global Advisors.

The proposal by a regulator overseeing government-related loan buyers could cut companies with small infractions off from a key source of business, groups say.

Lenders are brushing up on ways to minimize losses associated with the increasing costs to fund mortgage pipelines.

A new label and disclosures for certain mortgage securities may create more of an impetus for lenders to extend credit to underserved populations.

The real estate investment trust arm of two affiliate mortgage-related companies could reduce other debt and finance purchases of loans, servicing or securities.

The mortgages are part of a program that received congressional scrutiny earlier this year.

But at the same time, the publicly traded company is selling off another type of housing finance asset to some large depository institutions.

Spreads with the 10-year Treasury are unlikely to narrow from outsized levels even as inflation cools and Fed tightening ends, said Odeta Kushi, an FA economist.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency also is offering more opportunities for public dialogue as stakeholders debate how fast the process should move forward.

Lenders will be adjusting to new mandates regarding mortgage applicants that don't have payments for education debt on their credit reports.