The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight has promoted its chief examiner, Christopher H. Dickerson, to head the agency's supervision division.Mr. Dickerson is a 10-year OFHEO veteran, and during that time Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's top executives were ousted due to accounting scandals and the two mortgage giants have rebuilt their accounting systems and internal controls. "Chris's in-depth knowledge of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- the people, problems, and progress -- will enhance OFHEO's efforts to ensure the future safety and soundness of these important institutions," OFHEO Director James Lockhart said. The new supervision director replaces Len Reid, who retired recently.
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House Democrats on the Financial Services Committee said the more than 400-page Community Reinvestment Act proposal warrants more time for review, given its sweeping implications for community development and bank lending.
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As tech firms increasingly rely on debt to build out their artificial intelligence buildouts, long-dated U.S. Treasuries are facing heightened competition.
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A judge found United Wholesale Mortgage did not break the law in its handling of the retirement plan, which ex-workers say cost them a collective $1.8 million.
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New enhancements in business purpose lending by lenders and vendors could help originators looking for new business as conforming rates keep rising.
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Chase Home Lending announced a limited-time rate sale, while Citizens Bank and Bank of America are focused on building up affordability programs.
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The compressed timeline could address a key challenge mortgage companies face when considering changing vendors.
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