PennyMac reports Q4 profit of $107M as origination growth offsets MSR runoff
PennyMac’s Q4 2025 net income reached $106.8M as higher mortgage production offset servicing income declines from prepayments.
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US foreclosure filings rise 14% in 2025 as FHA borrowers face greater risk
U.S. foreclosure filings rose 14% in 2025 to 367,460 properties, but they remain 87% below the 2010 peak, according to ATTOM data.
FHFA eyes assumable and portable mortgages, raising questions for lenders
Bill Pulte said this week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer assumable or portable mortgages.
Stewart acquires MCS’s mortgage services business for $330 million
Stewart Information Services Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million.
Guild sees Q3 revenue surge to $307.4M ahead of Bayview transaction
Ahead of its Bayview transaction, Guild Holdings posted a Q3 2025 revenue of $307.4 million, up from $279.4 million in Q2 2025.
Pennymac posts Q3 profit of $181M, fueled by servicing strength
PennyMac Financial Services reports a 33% profit increase in Q3 2025, driven by strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives.
Exclusive: CrossCountry Mortgage CEO unveils organic growth strategy
Rather than pursuing mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its origination and servicing platforms, the company has focused on organic growth by acquiring mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and building an asset management arm
Who keeps the borrower? A deep dive into servicer retention
Data from ICE Mortgage Technology shared with HousingWire offers a deep dive into servicers’ performance at keeping a borrower in their books after a refinance transaction.
Cypress Loan Servicing settles foreclosure case for $2M
Cypress reached a $2 million settlement with the Massachusetts AG over alleged violations of foreclosure prevention and consumer protection laws.
PennyMac, the top dog in correspondent, says its broker business is booming
PennyMac said that over 5,100 brokers are approved to do business with the lender, up 19% year over year.