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Confidence among U.S. homebuilders advanced to a seven-month high in November on a jump in sales expectations and optimism a Trump administration will ease regulatory burdens.

As the majority of mortgage firms today report profits, warehouse lenders are likely encouraging the stragglers to make a move.

In October's mortgage roundup, learn more about Fairway's legal battles over redlining and overtime shortcomings, the Federal Housing Finance Agency's updates to rules on appraisals and waiver access and more.

The two-day intrusion into the lender and servicer's systems in August may have compromised customers' Social Security numbers.

The bureau suggested this week that states should remove the exemptions banks enjoy from data privacy laws. California is a prime candidate to act.

The Federal Housing Administration reported a 96 basis point increase in its capital ratio for fiscal year 2023, and lenders want more changes to the program.

A handful of mortgage stakeholders have expressed skepticism that the trigger lead bill will be passed this year, but are hopeful for 2025.

Homeowners in recent years strayed from cash-out refinances and home equity loans despite their greater financing power.

Donald Trump discussed various items related to the Fed and its independence and stated he would not nominate Jerome Powell for another term as chair. Gennadiy Goldberg, head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities, discusses what a Trump presidency may mean for the Fed.

Sam Valverde, acting president of Ginnie Mae, has resigned after about six months in the job.

In its semiannual supervision and regulation report, the Federal Reserve flagged climbing loan delinquencies and a rising number of large bank citations for governance and controls.

Private-label securitization volume increased 75% this year versus 2023; conditions are right for that to continue, KBRA said.

Treasury yields rose the day after President-elect Donald Trump was picked. The short-term result: It's harder for commercial real estate lenders and borrowers to find common ground.

The Federal Reserve chair said there are no economic indicators calling for rapid rate cuts. He also addressed Fed independence, the impact of Trump's economic agenda and more.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., whose chances of getting confirmed as attorney general are unclear in the wake of allegations of sex trafficking and a House ethics probe against him, cuts a more populist profile than many expected from a Republican president.

The rise of private credit has had a surprising side effect: it's made borrowing cheaper for companies in other high-yield markets, and has probably made a key barometer of credit risk less accurate.

The new president of Movement Mortgage previously held senior positions at Stearns Lending, Caliber Home Loans, Bank of America and Countrywide.

The Treasury's financial crimes arm alerted banks to the dangers of AI-powered fraud, urging close monitoring and swift reporting of any suspicious activity.