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The Federal Reserve could easily purchase MBS or other assets with the cash it gets when existing MBS holdings roll off the government's books, but late Friday questions about whether this would be an effective means of economic stimulus persisted.

As the week got underway, up-in-coupon mortgage trades were beginning to feel the love again as investors began to discount the risks of a government-induced refinancing event.

Assured Guaranty late Thursday posted second-quarter earnings that were the insurer’s best since its initial public offering in 2004.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) soon will roll out a special refinancing program to help underwater homeowners take advantage of historically low loan rates.

Conventional speeds increased less than expected in July, with 30-year FNMAs and FHLMC Golds up 5% to 7% versus an over 15% projection.

U.S. Bank Corporate Trust Services hired Joseph Giordano as senior vice president and manager of its CDO business.

People once thought guaranteeing conventional, thoroughly underwritten mortgages with near Treasury-level funding costs was a lucrative, low-risk business. Freddie Mac's forthcoming second-quarter results could provide a reminder why.

Obama administration officials are pushing the largest banks to voluntarily adopt certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank regulatory reform law early, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The Senate approved legislation late Wednesday designed to help the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) replenish its depleted finances.

Distressed mortgage manager Deer Park Road Corp. has hired Scott Burg as associate portfolio manager, according to published reports.