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A federal judge in Texas ruled the Federal Trade Commission's noncompete ban violates the Administrative procedures Act and exceeds FTC's statutory authority.

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.

Following a breach at National Public Data, the National Consumer Law Center recommended consumers consider a credit freeze, but that could also hinder a mortgage applicant's home purchase depending on where they are in the process, an expert says.

Mortgage professionals interviewed say there should be more focus on increasing housing supply.

Purchase applications last week fell to their lowest level since February, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.

The company is emphasizing wider margins over volume, and leaning into its maturing renovation business.

Without considering the potential of building equity in a property, in 48 of 50 markets renting was better; appreciation flips that to 29 cities in favor of buying, First American said.

A report from the Office of Inspector General disclosed that the Federal Housing Finance Agency issued enforcement actions against two Home Loan banks.

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.

From a "dislocation" in single-family servicing to a spike in a multifamily performance indicator, Q2 numbers point to emerging opportunities and risks.