Origination

Economists at the government-sponsored enterprise have been lowering their single-family origination volume estimates for several months.

Three more states passed title fraud legislation this past quarter, but over two dozen states are either still mulling reforms or have no relevant statutes.

Industry economists and analysts were predicting single digit quarter-to-quarter gains, but a trio of large banks had an over 30% rise in mortgage volume.

Jumbo lending helped offset a decline in June's credit numbers, as government-backed programs noticeably contracted, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Colorado homeowners pay the highest premiums at $463 a month, as insurance costs now exceed property taxes in 15 states, LendingTree found.

Consensus estimates and BTIG analyst Douglas Harter's volume prediction both put Rocket ahead of UWM for the period, but by how much is where the two are different.

Mid-Atlantic home sales climbed in June as inventory grew, even with mortgage rates near 6.5%. High-income and repeat buyers led the gains, Bright MLS found.

HUD must complete 124 actions to implement the new housing law, with roughly half due within a year. Here's what's changing for lenders and borrowers.