Frank Gargano

The tentative mergers, valued at a combined $11 billion, are the next big phase in Rocket's plan to become a "one-stop-shop" mortgage originator.

The Trump administration has brought deregulation and staff cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leaving many wondering what's next.

From changing the boards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to nixing DEI programs, the Federal Housing Finance Agency's Pulte era has been busy.

Recent wildfire updates include the Federal Housing Authority's waiving of quality-control reviews and the upheaval of the state's commercial real estate space.

Here's what mortgage professionals should know about Rocket's rebranding, its $1.75B play for Redfin, dropped CFPB lawsuit and more.

A recent American Bankers Association survey showed improvement since 2022, but overall scores are still lower than in 2020 and gaps widened between providers.

Spending cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are the latest in a rash of reductions at the agency, complicating the regulatory future.

Ginnie Mae let go roughly 25% of its workforce following edicts from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, with other regulators in the crosshairs.

Between the estimated damages in Los Angeles and rising home insurance prices, policyholders are left wondering how the market will fare in 2025.

With proposed tariffs on homebuilding materials working looming and a cloudy forecast for mortgage rates, young homebuyers are facing increased volatility.

As a market leader, Rocket Companies rebranding comes in the foreground of several court battles and fluctuating earnings performance.

The prospect of both megalenders being released from conservatorship and the downgrading of each firm's respective stock are top of mind for executives.

Cases involving accusations of redlining, kickbacks, underpaid employees and more swept across the mortgage industry in recent months.

Lawsuits challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's final rule on medical debt are the latest issues facing banks ahead of Donald Trump's return.

United Wholesale Mortgage's legal battles and the passing of David Stevens top the list of important mortgage news in 2024.

Pressing items in the mortgage industry include a behind-the-scenes look at the issues plaguing USAA, a recent lawsuit at Movement Mortgage and more.

In October's mortgage roundup, learn more about Fairway's legal battles over redlining and overtime shortcomings, the Federal Housing Finance Agency's updates to rules on appraisals and waiver access and more.

Recently polled banking professionals held that Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely front-runner for the White House, but former President Donald Trump would be better for the industry.

September's news roundup for the mortgage industry includes the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cut on mortgage appetites, lenders continuing to launch and settle lawsuits and more.