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The appellate court decision allowing the Justice Department to reopen an investigation into the National Association of Realtors is likely to disrupt the Sitzer/Burnett settlement, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said.

The surprisingly strong U.S. economy has driven Treasury yields to the highest since late November as investors dial back bets on interest-rate cuts, wagering that policymakers will be wary of easing policy prematurely.

Mortgages that homebuyers locked in March rose 17% even with FICOs at record high for Optimal Blue's dataset, suggesting there are many qualified borrowers.

Logan, whose remarks are closely watched by investors given her prior role managing the central bank's asset portfolio at the New York Fed, said she's increasingly concerned that inflation progress could stall out. 

In a study posted weeks after it raised concerns about "junk fees," the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau noted that the amount of borrowers paying discount points doubled from 2021 to 2023, with the increase larger among consumers with lower credit scores.

The $12.1 billion-asset DCU launched the loan platform in 2022, and has seen volume jump by close to $600 million from when talks began in 2019 to last year.

Job numbers for brokers have held up better than lenders, but both segments will be challenged by broader employment strength that makes rate cuts less likely.

Loan documentation deficiencies are a sign of sloppiness in mortgage lender practices, Aces Quality Management said.

After gaining access to On Q systems via vendor software, unknown parties were able to obtain and remove client personal information, including Social Security numbers.

Rates for the 30-year fixed mortgage rose just 3 basis points this week, even as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest point since November.