Bipartisan pushback is targeting data centers with calls to eliminate tax breaks and ensure their energy consumption costs do not get passed on to residents.
The bipartisan housing package, dismissed by President Trump as a "yawn," takes effect automatically after he declined to sign it in protest over stalled voter ID legislation.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development agreed to do more to manage due-and-payable obligations contingent on the availability of certain resources.
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DSCR loans now make up nearly a third of non-QM issuance, but rising rates and thinning yields could expose hidden risk, writes the Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors.
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Social media has reshaped what buyers expect from starter homes, fueling a perception crisis, according to the SVP at Mphasis Digital Risk.
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State mortgage regulators are favoring fines over fair, balanced supervision, and need a coordinated overhaul, according to the head of the CHLA.
Here are the 50 most prolific mortgage originators in the U.S. as measured by units produced, according to the 2026 National Mortgage News Top Producers survey.
Here are the 50 women who did the most dollar volume for the previous 12 months in this year's Top Producers survey.
Banks and credit unions are pairing AI-driven efficiency with stable staffing and cross-training to scale mortgage production as originations rebound and technology expands capacity.
More mortgage professionals told National Mortgage News they expect their companies to hire, or stand pat, rather than fire workers this year.
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The new Mortgage Bankers Association research adds to debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should allow a less costly alternative to the tri-merge.
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The bill, which passed with wide bipartisan support, will become law at midnight if President Donald Trump doesn't veto it.
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Total application volume fell by over 13.000 units on a month-to-month basis, with declines in purchase and refinance activity, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said.
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The financial industry has largely welcomed moves like the removal of a previously proposed increase for a broad multiplier but questioned mortgage details.
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As AI adoption accelerates, lenders face growing pressure to demonstrate tangible business value while managing compliance and reputational risk. This session focuses on how organizations are evaluating the ROI of AI investments, from cycle-time reduction and cost per loan to error rates, staffing efficiency, and borrower satisfaction. Panelists will share how they benchmark success, align AI initiatives with strategic goals, and assess vendor claims versus real-world outcomes. Attendees will walk away with a clearer framework for measuring performance, managing risk, and justifying continued AI investment.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is overhauling its consumer complaint portal after receiving 6.6 million complaints last year, more than double the 3.2 million in 2024, citing abuse by credit repair firms and social media influencers.
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UPCOMING LIVESTREAMThursday, July 30, 202612:30 p.m. / 9:30 a.m.Kevin Warsh set the table for change. Marvin Loh, managing director at State Street, discusses the FOMC meeting and Warsh's press conference.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOThe FOMC meeting will be interesting as Kevin Warsh takes the chair. KBRA Chief Strategist Van Hesser will review the meeting, the presser and the new dot plot.
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