The Department of Justice wants Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to state if the central bank is profitable again and can, therefore, fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Different markets for home equity products emerge, plus technology changes make it easier and quicker for traditional offerings to reach consumers.
Leaders of the government mortgage programs suggest they're back to business as usual following the Trump administration's initial disruption.
Defendants argued the vendor doesn't operate a pricing algorithm, and said some of the implicated home loan players never used the software.
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The bank regulator is proposing to strengthen national preemption in the wake of conflicting decisions in related court cases.
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The 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped 3 basis points this week, its lowest level since October and just over its 52-week bottom, Freddie Mac reported.
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Wellness rooms, thoughtful sensory inputs and layouts that boost functionality can reduce workplace stress.
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Despite certain pronouncements otherwise, rumors of email's demise have been gravely exaggerated, as recent data shows it's not only still around, it's ubiquitous.
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A rise in issuance of nonqualified mortgages and seconds is in the forecast but home prices, credit and the GSEs may impact private-label bonds' trajectory.
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The regulator lowered benchmarks for acquisitions of certain single-family loans including low-income refinances, and left multifamily targets intact.
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The lack of a stabilizing force in the commercial real estate mortgage business is creating one of the most significant threats the lending industry faces, writes the CEO of Cirrus.
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Financial inclusion is the civil rights issue of our generation — and getting more Americans, especially younger and minority families, into decent, affordable housing is a critical step on the ladder to financial capability, writes a board member of the National Credit Union Administration.
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Contrary to the myth perpetrated by many in Washington, IMBs do not pose any real taxpayer financial risk or systemic risk, writes the CEO of Union Home Mortgage and member of the Community Home Lenders Association.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOMonetary policy remains the key to the markets. The Federal Open Market Committee predicts one rate cut in 2026, but the panel will get a lot of data before
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOWith the government reopened and data flowing, the FOMC may cut rates again in Dec. Steve Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, will break down the mee
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOWill the Federal Reserve cut rates in October? BNP Paribas Chief U.S. Economist James Egelhof discusses the meeting and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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