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The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recent held a meeting on “The Future of Global Capital Requirements,” noting that one of the “main themes of industry response” to rulemaking in this area so far has been that generally “the proposals would result in much higher capital requirements” for most positions.

In the latest National Real Estate Post video, Frank and Brian talk about how the times have changed compared to 20 years ago.

Ally Financial completed the sale of it correspondent and wholesale lending channels to Walter Investment Management Corp. on March 1.

The Eleventh Federal Home Loan District Cost of Funds Index fell three basis points in March after a rise of nearly four basis points between January and February.

Findings from the inaugural TD Bank Mortgage Service Index show that compared to the general population lenders have failed to provide a satisfying homeownership experience to 43% of Hispanics.

Radian Group posted a net loss for 1Q13 of $188 million, but it added that $173 million of that loss was related to the change in the fair value of derivatives and other financial instruments.

BOK Financial Corp. reported a higher first-quarter profit due to loan recoveries and higher fee income.

President Obama has picked Rep. Mel Watt, D-N.C., to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Mortgage application volume for the week ended April 26 increased 1.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the week prior.

Loan acquisitions by Fannie Mae fell 11% in March following a 9% decline in February.