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Republicans urge FHFA to crack down on Fannie, Freddie activities -
FHA expands eligibility for those with pandemic income gaps -
Former Fed Gov. Tarullo sees systemic risk in 'irrelevant' Federal Home Loan banks -
7 regulation and compliance issues facing the mortgage industry -
States can play hardball with credit reporting bureaus, CFPB says
- Sep 16-17, 2025|San Diego, CA
Local prosecutors are fighting the imposition of DEI, immigration, gender identity and abortion-related stipulations on grants meant to combat homelessness.
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On Thursday night, the Trump administration fired dozens of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to an email obtained by American Banker. Most of the workers targeted had been hired by former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra.
February 14
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If the government were to end the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships, the new status could constrain CRT deal ratings, as they are counterparties.
February 13
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The mayor and city council of Baltimore, along with a Maryland-based economic justice group, are suing the bureau and its acting director, claiming that the recent decision to "defund" the CFPB will leave it unable to support communities.
February 13
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Southeast homeowners affected by the storms last fall submitted a combined over 78,500 flood insurance claims to the National Flood Insurance Program.
February 13
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North American banks face heightened anti-money laundering scrutiny and a few related variables will determine whether or not this leads to more mortgage sales.
February 13
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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The president is likely to nominate Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman to be the central bank's next vice chair for supervision, a post vacated by Michael Barr.
March 12
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The morning after President Donald Trump addressed corporate America in Washington, one of the nation's top chief executives called on him for more policy certainty.
March 12
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Refinance activity was up 16% from the end of February while purchase applications rose mildly, on the strength of fading rates amid larger economic woes.
March 12
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In a positive sign for the economy, headline inflation slowed in February. But the reading alone likely is not enough to break the Federal Open Market Committee out of its wait-and-see mode.
March 12
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Loan officers have said the majority of outreach from recruiters looks like impersonal "telemarketing."
March 12
