Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Russell Vought also directed that future guidance not use the words "shall," "must," "required" or "requirement" to direct parties outside the federal government, except when restating clear legal mandates. 

A majority expressed optimism of getting listing price or more, but a new survey also found the lock-in effect still weighing on the minds of potential sellers.

NJ Lenders, a nonbank licensed in 22 states, has over 100 loan originators and recorded nearly $1.5 billion in origination volume last year.

Executives from three wholesale shops, including PRMG, The Loan Store and Newfi, dissected the regulatory landscape and how some developments might impact the broker channel.

Two recent executive orders could speed up the administration's push to rollback regulations, but they also change the notice-and-comment rulemaking process.