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One of the top banking regulators during the 2008 financial crisis could have a hand in nudging Fannie Mae out of conservatorship.

Growing equity levels increased the share of equity-rich and pulled borrowers out from underwater in the third quarter, according to Attom Data Solutions.

More borrowers between 21 and 40 are leveraging the historically low mortgage rates to either buy their first homes or slash their monthly payments, according to Ellie Mae.

While Rocket reaches near $1 per share, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are seeing declines as their planned exit of conservatorship remains tied to the presidential race.

Mortgage applications increased 3.8% from one week earlier as a drop in most loan interest rates brought on an increase in refinance activity, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

With a dearth of inventory, September generated the largest price growth in the housing market since May 2014, according to CoreLogic.

And an uptick from second-quarter numbers is attributed to seasonality rather than any upswing in the economy.

Getting ahead of the next wave of mortgage fraud calls for rock-solid systems with several protective tools deployed at once. But that only goes so far without the proper employee preparation.

The forbearance rate improved to the a level not seen since early April, but getting back to pre-COVID levels will require employment gains or additional government stimulus measures, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Meanwhile, the delinquency rate is up 89% year-over-year, according to Black Knight.