The increased regulatory burden created by the Dodd-Frank Act restricted bank residential lending in 2017, especially when it came to non-qualified mortgages.
Building societies are the U.K.’s answer to mutual thrifts and credit unions. They stick to bread-and-butter banking, raising retail deposits and using that money to make mortgage loans in their communities.
From first-time homebuyers and real estate referrals to digital mortgages and back office execution, here's a look at the biggest concerns and highest priorities of the country's most successful loan officers.
The National Mortgage News 2018 Top Producers program recognizes the nation's best mortgage loan officers and identifies the key market developments, business practices and priorities that define their careers.
Although the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is loosening certain mortgage rules, others such as restrictions on loan officer compensation and state-level regulation will likely persist, according to industry attorneys.
Executive Vice president of Strategic ProgramsIndustrial Bank
A provision to remove new mortgage recordkeeping requirements would help overburdened community banks lend without disrupting data collection that is used to police discrimination.
Mick Mulvaney’s recent comments about the CFPB Qualified Mortgage rule have triggered a debate over whether regulators should take into account more than one underwriting model.
Fannie Mae reduced its mortgage origination volume forecast for 2018 and 2019 as rising interest rates are affecting refinancings now, and will curtail purchase activity going forward.
Commercial and multifamily loan originations may not be up by much from a year ago, but borrowing and lending behaviors were drastically different in the first quarter.
Executive Vice president of Strategic Programs
Industrial Bank
A provision to remove new mortgage recordkeeping requirements would help overburdened community banks lend without disrupting data collection that is used to police discrimination.
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
Supporters say pending legislation would help consumers with little or no credit history. But the bill would instead roll back key consumer protections.
Demands for loan quality aren't just coming from regulators and the government-sponsored enterprises. Secondary market partners and investors don't want to be left holding the bag if loans that lenders create have quality issues.
President and CEO
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association
Despite having a qualified candidate ready to serve, Senate leadership on both sides of the aisle have ignored their responsibility to vote on Brian Montgomery's nomination as Federal Housing Administration commissioner.
Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney has dropped agency plans to crack down on overdraft programs and large marketplace lenders. Here's what else he's changing.
From location and age to gender and price point, here's a look at how demographic differences influence homebuyer confidence about saving for a down payment.
The home buying season is already shaping up to be especially competitive this year, as rising prices and mortgage rates are putting a damper on purchasing power in many once-affordable housing markets.
From falling originations to market share shifts for nonbanks and government loans, here's a look at eight key findings from the just-released 2017 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.
Everyday lenders become more and more challenged to deliver a competitive modern consumer experience, expedited loan fulfillment, heightened loan quality and per loan profitability, reduced fraud, risk exposure and per loan costs.
As banks modernize their mortgage platforms, they need to be mindful of a slew of state and federal laws, some of which are in the process of changing. In this executive summary, a compliance expert walk through current compliance considerations and help leaders form a strategy for meeting ever-changing regulations.
