Michael Bartlett

There are opportunities to make loans for strip malls and regional distribution centers but executives need to put the right risk management in place.

The industry has long complained that gathering the data is confusing and costly but two plans issued by the CFPB could help lighten the burden for a significant portion of credit unions.

There's plenty credit unions can do to compete with the likes of Quicken Loans' Rocket Mortgage, but sources cautioned more than technology will be needed to boost the bottom line.

Tracy Ashfield, a veteran of the mortgage industry, will take over at American Credit Union Mortgage Association when Bob Dorsa retires in January 2020.

Groups representing banks, credit unions, the housing industry and others argue in favor of a bill requiring the CFPB to issue timely guidance on its rules.

The regulator on Thursday announced a delay in the implementation of its prepaid rule, along with safe harbor for HMDA data reporting.

One of the biggest challenges surrounding the ballot initiatives is voter turnout, which is often just 10 percent of registered voters in elections the year after a presidential contest.

Compliance experts and CU execs outline changes they still hope the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will make, even as the rule's implementation date approaches.

Regulator now has recovered nearly $4.8 billion in various suits related to the mortgage meltdown in 2008.

Interest rates are finally on the rise, but analysts and observers have identified a number of trends that could impact credit union mortgage lending just as significantly.

Collaboration will allow buyers to tap state assistance for down payment, closing costs.

Changes in the housing market are creating new opportunities and challenges for credit unions, including how they market themselves to potential borrowers.

Real estate loans have been growing over the last few years despite a number of headwinds, but can credit unions build on that trend as interest rates rise?

Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Holston Methodist Federal Credit Union and United Heritage Credit Union have all selected the FirstClose Report for instant title search, flood certification, valuation and property information tied to mortgage and home equity loan products.

The National Credit Union Administration said it has accepted a $29 million offer of judgment from Credit Suisse to resolve claims arising from losses related to purchases of residential mortgage-backed securities by Members United and Southwest Corporate Credit Unions.

CU Companies on Monday said it finished 2015 with "significant growth" in its mortgage lending partnerships.

The Morgan Stanley settlement follows a similar agreement with Barclays Capital in October that resulted in a recovery of $325 million.

Mountain America Credit Union has partnered with Pavaso to implement a new digital collaborative closing process to provide a better experience to members applying for mortgages called QuickClose.