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The expansion of housing-related tax programs could be in peril because of the upheaval.

High costs associated with fraud or defect risk this year have made some coverage compelling but thin mortgage business margins can make lenders selective.

Should the Federal Reserve step back into the market and restart their loan purchase activity?

One in every 123 purchase applications showed indications of fraud in the second quarter, outpacing the first, the report found.

Also, the Mortgage Bankers Association welcomes new lobbyist, Snapdocs names new CEO and Dovenmuehle hires chief information officer.

More than a year after leaving, Sanjiv Das will take a key role at a fintech.

Homeowners have over $29.3 trillion in combined home equity, yet accessing it is becoming less attractive, Point's report said.

The lender involved is interested in seeing how the newer model works in conjunction with nonconforming mortgages while the government-sponsored enterprises plan broader adoption.

While some observers believe that by year-end, the 30-year FRM would be lower than current levels, chatter about an 8% mortgage exists.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to hire 75 employees in its enforcement division as it boosts investigations against "large market actors," according to an internal email obtained by American Banker.