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Recent rate movements have failed to result in significant purchase growth, but refinances are providing lenders some lift.

New rules from Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network will mandate reporting for non-financed real estate transfers and expand anti-money-laundering requirements for investment advisors.

Purchases managed a small rise, but refinance activity held steady, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The latest proposal for the two government-sponsored enterprises' affordable housing targets scales down some benchmarks for a tough market, but also raises one.

The company will fund the discount across the first two years through a special escrow account.

The Federal Reserve Chair's words were enough to send Treasury yields and the dollar lower and stocks higher on Friday as investors perceived a green light to take on risk. 

In a complaint filed by the Justice Department on Friday, antitrust enforcers said RealPage's software, which helps landlords set rental unit pricing, has effectively raised prices on renters illegally.

Two Federal Reserve officials said they believe it's appropriate for the U.S. central bank to begin lowering interest rates soon, and that the pace of subsequent cutting should be "gradual" and "methodical."

Industry economists are now confident about predictions for mortgage rate movements through the end of next year; the question is if that translates to increased home sales.

Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said she has concerns about an uptick in inflation and will need to see more positive data before supporting an interest rate cut.