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The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks executive shares his thoughts on a particularly active period for advances, and system reviews with a lot riding on them.

Nikitra Bailey, EVP at the National Fair Housing Alliance, says communities of color are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change because of prior redlining practices. She explains that a HUD rule could make a big difference.

The top five banks have a combined unpaid principal balance of more than $1.8 trillion at the end of Q1 2024.

The nation's leading brokerages have agreed to rule changes and settlements with consumers totalling over $900 million.

Leadership across all financial services was more likely to see a significant skills gap in today's workforce compared to the mortgage industry, according to Arizent's research.

The company says consumer interest has been "fantastic", although it's not disclosing application figures nor how much money it's set aside to fund the offering.

The top five banks have a combined servicing volume of more than $26 billion at the end of Q1 2024.

As mortgage originations have declined, those looking to cash in their chips and get out of the game are helping others grow market share, serving to change up the dynamics within the field.

Analysts foresee less regulation and a weighty tax cut decision, but aren't confident that the former president will end GSE conservatorship.

The term is open to interpretation and may refer to a broad range of real-estate finance activity. An "independent mortgage banker" has a narrower definition.