With the Federal Reserve decision largely factored in, Jerome Powell's comments on future outlook is more likely to influence the housing market.
The government-sponsored enterprises plan to back off competition with the FHA and some think they'll incentivize different loan types. Part 4 in a series.
Big-picture plans for the government-sponsored enterprises get the spotlight, but other issues may affect the industry more directly. Part 1 of a series.
Hartford, Connecticut, Rochester, New York, and Worcester, Massachusetts, headed the list of the 100 largest metro areas in the country, according to Realtor.com.
Bank of America was the leader in this study, with Rocket as the only nonbank mortgage lender which got a score higher than the industry average.
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A federal court cannot modify a preliminary injunction to compel the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to request funding for the agency, the Department of Justice said.
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The company's latest funding announcement caps off a year of tailwinds that propelled growth for home equity investment platforms and related lending products.
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Forty percent of Americans planning to buy or sell a home in 2026 worry about a potential market crash, according to a new report from Clever Offers.
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The decision in a New York case that is also undergoing federal review puts pressure on related parties to get things right within a statute of limitations.
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Democratic senators are calling for Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott to compel the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to testify.
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Home equity is becoming a data-driven asset that demands sharper valuation and analytics as lending options expand, according to Clear Capital's EVP of Strategy and Growth.
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Billions in home equity sit untapped as second-lien loans struggle to gain traction, writes the chairman of Whalen Global Advisors.
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Years ago, the Federal Housing Administration helped finance thousands of loans for manufactured housing. An effort to restart that program would help millions of Americans afford their own homes.
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UPCOMING LIVESTREAMThursday, December 11, 20253:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m.With 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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ON-DEMAND VIDEOThe mortgage regulatory environment is constantly in flux. Join Firstline Compliance's Josh Weinberg as he discusses how technology can address lender concerns.
