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While many lenders lately managed their business expecting reduced volume, now they get to capitalize on extremely low mortgage rates. But today's benevolent conditions will not always be with the industry.

From the tech hub of San Francisco to upstate New York, here's a look at the top 15 housing markets providing the safest harbors in the case of an economic downturn, according to Redfin.

Expectations of lower mortgage rates are the only thing keeping up consumer confidence in the housing market, according to Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

Public orders are an effective way to discourage violations of consumer protection law, the bureau's director said at a credit union conference.

For the third time in five months, the San Francisco bank made a downward revision Monday to its guidance on net interest income. An executive cited the impact of lower interest rates.

The Federal Trade Commission wants to block the merger of Fidelity National Financial and Stewart Information Services stating the deal would reduce competition for title insurance, including for large commercial real estate transactions.

With more rate-and-term refinancing in the mix, home lenders did a better job of retaining borrowers in the second quarter, but there's still room for improvement.

Stanley Middleman is CEO of Freedom Mortgage Corp.

The Treasury secretary said he hopes lawmakers will back reforms of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac within three to six months.