- Sep 16-17, 2025|San Diego, CA
The deal comes as Blend also introduces a new division dedicated specifically at serving independent mortgage banks, rolling out features with Crosscountry.
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Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's pick to serve as Treasury Secretary, handled a policy-heavy confirmation hearing with poise, highlighting his preference for relaxed bank regulation, support of the 2017 Trump tax cuts and a hawkish approach to spending.
January 16
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The non-QM segment industry-wide had a 25% increase in issuance dollar volume during 2024 as market conditions for private-label securitization were better.
January 16
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The 30-year fixed rate mortgage topped 7% for the first time since last May, although late in the week, the 10-year Treasury peaked before reversing course.
January 16
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The removal of the fourth-quarter implementation date also impacts the planned addition of a bi-merge report option.
January 16
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The nominee to lead Federal Housing Finance is head of Pulte Capital Partners, which invests in homebuilding related businesses.
January 16
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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Fannie Mae set aside $752 million for credit losses in its apartment complex lending business in part because of fraud or suspected fraud, denting profits amid an industrywide scrutiny of borrowers.
February 14
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The Community Home Lenders of America wants streamlined regulations for smaller independent mortgage bankers from the Bureau, including on compensation.
February 14
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At the same time builders and lenders report contracting credit on offer, sentiment in the residential construction industry improved in the latter half of 2024.
February 14
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The president of the union for department employees claims 50% of HUD's workforce will be cut, and government contracts were being scrutinized.
February 14
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Consumer and employees groups are seeking a restraining order against CFPB acting Director Russell Vought, arguing that he was unlawfully installed and has "no power to direct" the bureau.
February 14
