Reducing unnecessary compliance burdens will pave the way for economic growth, larger job creation and wage increases, and re-evaluating technology will play an important role in doing so, according to Craig Phillips, counselor to the secretary at the Department of the Treasury.
JPMorgan Chase has largely sat on the sidelines of Federal Housing Administration lending due to compliance concerns. But recent regulatory relief efforts have Chase Home Mortgage CEO Mike Weinbach eyeing an opportunity to jump back in.
Originations and margins are thinning, and there will be mortgage banking firms that don't make it through this year, but after that, the numbers may look better.
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.
Despite a national trend of declining foreclosure volume, a recent spike in foreclosure activity has created a number of hot spots in many local markets. Here's a look at the 12 cities most affected by this development.
The increased regulatory burden created by the Dodd-Frank Act restricted bank residential lending in 2017, especially when it came to non-qualified mortgages, according to an American Bankers Association survey.
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.
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.
Despite a national trend of declining foreclosure volume, a recent spike in foreclosure activity has created a number of hot spots in many local markets. Here's a look at the 12 cities most affected by this development.
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.
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.
