- Sep 16-17, 2025|San Diego, CA
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell didn't say much when asked about whether Fed Gov. Stephen Miran's presence on the committee brings the central bank's independence into question.
"We did welcome a new committee member today, as we always do," Powell said. "We remain committed to our dual mandate goals. We're strongly committed to maintaining our independence, and beyond that I don't have anything to share."
Powell has long resisted questions from the press related to the White House or its efforts to wield more control over the Fed, so his limited response comes as no surprise. But Miran — who is taking a leave of absence from his prior position as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, is the first Fed member with such explicit ties to an administration in decades. Other former CEA chairs have served on the Fed board, but have typically resigned from those positions rather than retaining them.
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A Redfin survey found that no matter what age demographic, owners are in a better situation to make their payments compared to renters.
August 25
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Digital mortgage tools are changing the way lenders operate. These five industry-driven trends are shaping speed, compliance, and borrower expectations in 2025.
August 25
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Here's what industry experts have to say about a risk that a housing regulator has spotlighted through referrals that have led to high-level allegations.
August 25
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While the overall delinquency rate improved this summer, FHA-backed mortgage borrowers continued to exhibit concerning levels of payment stress in July.
August 25
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Bank of Glen Burnie, which is seeking to recover from a stretch when its assets declined, hopes that its deal for a residential lender can help boost loan production.
August 22
Only 20% of the Top Producers in the National Mortgage News survey were under 40, while almost half were between 41 and 50, and 30% even older.
Those who raced ahead of the pack of loan originators last year went the distance by offering exceptional customer service, catering to niche pockets of demand in the market.
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Legal experts say President Trump's unprecedented move to fire Cook over alleged past misconduct will likely be hashed out in court, but there is little precedent to determine whether a sitting board governor can be removed for past actions.
August 26
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A proposed rule published Tuesday in the Federal Register would limit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ability to designate nonbank entities for supervision.
August 26
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The judge sided with Massachusetts officials in a review of their lawsuit against Hometap, who pushed back on descriptions of its products as "illegal" loans.
August 26
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While still higher than the norm, the reduction in this spread is good news when it comes to mortgage rates for potential homebuyers as well as current owners.
August 26
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday that bank profits slipped slightly in the second quarter as the Capital One-Discover merger drove provisions higher. Loan growth, deposits and insurance fund reserves showed positive signs despite ongoing credit issues.
August 26
