Origination

Steve Calk, chairman and CEO of the Federal Savings Bank and Chicago Bancorp, would make originations much simpler if he were a regulator.

Prices have increased across the U.S. as investors drain markets of inventory and improving employment brings in more buyers.

The course of action you can take to help more consumers qualify for a mortgage.

Owners of single-family rentals can put the small units in their backyards, zoning permitting.

The number of homes in foreclosure fell sharply in 3Q as fewer and fewer borrowers fell behind on their mortgages, according to a report by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Many lenders have used a practice of reimbursing certain expenses, such as lead services, contingent on production levels. This practice is, however, potentially unlawful.

There is money from mortgage refinance business coming off the table as that pipeline runs dry.

The company is aligning its agency, direct and commercial New York customer channels.

MBS issuance continues to decline as the Fed reduces bond buying.

Industry groups wanted an extension to assemble data and challenge the agency’s findings.