Compliance & Regulation

A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit accusing the Department of Housing and Urban Development of setting up its reverse-mortgage program in a way that makes it more likely a surviving spouse will end up in foreclosure.

For the past year, Federal Reserve governors and bank presidents have complained about how long it takes lenders to process mortgage applications.

Bart Mellits was appointed the new leader of Ballard Spahr's real estate department.

Today, risk is marked by increasing complexity and velocity, and in light of our mobile, social and big-data landscape, there is urgency around proactively identifying and managing risk.

Former Rep. Barney Frank may serve as the interim senator from Massachusetts if Gov. Deval Patrick grants his wish.

I am increasingly asked about whether subjective "performance" bonuses payable to loan officers are compliant.

The Senate debate over the confirmation of a Federal Housing Administration commissioner has revealed a divide between some Republican lawmakers over the reason the FHA mortgage insurance fund is in the red.

If you are a mortgage broker who has customers that are veterans, and/or if you market VA mortgage loans to veterans, you may need to do some damage control thanks to some bad apples.

The Federal Housing Administration is making it easier for small banks, thrifts and credit unions to participate in the FHA single-family program again.

Mortgage people need to toe the mark or CFPB may tow it for you.