Origination

JPMorgan Chase reached a tentative $4 billion agreement over its sale of mortgage bonds with the FHFA.

A still-heavy volume of foreclosures is likely to act as a continuing constraint on building activity.

Bonnie Kreamer admitted to arranging various real estate transactions for her own profit.

A federal judge in Chicago ordered the bank to pay $1.5 billion in damages and $986 million in interest.

Now that the U.S. government can borrow more money, a mortgage grapeviner is concerned about a possible tax increase.

Huntington Bancshares also closed 22 branches and cut other costs in the quarter, as results from the first half were weaker than projected.

There are valid circumstances where referrals could be permitted but generally this practice should be prohibited.

U.S. Census data show this segment of the population is the fastest growing in the United States and is projected to account for most of U.S. population growth through 2060.

First Horizon National set aside $200 million to cover its repurchase agreement with Fannie as well as higher estimated losses from the mortgage business it sold in 2008.

Mortgage brokers throw up their hands in frustration over the emerging regulatory landscape and its many uncertainties.