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Lower commodity prices and decreases in government assistance are expected to push farm income lower this year and raise credit risk for banks.

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage, the movements of which have been volatile in recent weeks, is expected to stay in the range of 6.5% for the first half of the year before trending down, Freddie Mac said.

Loan officers expressed concerns about stepping on the toes of their referral partners.

Changes resulting from a recent case settled by the National Association of Realtors could encourage sellers to negotiate lower commissions. But the industry is rife with speculation that agents will find ways to discuss commission splits through other methods.

The Justice Department and the CFPB are increasingly relying on emails among employees that contain discriminatory comments to strengthen their hand in cases against lenders.

In the four years since February 2020, rents have risen overall by approximately 28%, Corelogic found.

The National Flood Insurance Program would ideally be approved yearly, but instead it has gone through 29 reauthorizations since 2017.

The change, which goes into effect April 1, delays when certain banks would have to change their assessment areas until 2026.

The Community Home Lenders of America alleged one provider's employment verification service is charging fees it considers excessive in a letter to federal agencies.

The questions about whether the Home Loan banks receive a public subsidy has been settled. All that remains is for lawmakers to take steps to redirect that subsidy toward public benefits rather than corporate profits.

Texas' largest markets saw the least amount of profit gained from flipped homes last year, with Austin even posting a loss, according to Attom.

Birkmeier's departure comes after CEO Varun Krishna's hire last summer, and Austin Niemiec and Mike Fawaz's promotions at the lender last January.

State restrictions on the use of credit scores appear to help a wide range of consumers cut homeowner insurance costs to varying degrees, according to Matic.

Instability in mortgage rate movements should continue in the weeks ahead, even with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's comments on inflation.

The figures indicate the resale market is breaking out of a protracted slump due to high mortgage rates that discouraged homeowners from moving.

The Los Angeles venue accuses the lender and another defendant of failing to pay nearly $300,000 in licensing for a stadium lounge table and seats.

The program backed by Mayor Brandon Scott will offer more than 200 city-owned vacant properties to residents who commit to repairing and living in them.

ICE Mortgage Technology's new Encompass Mortgage Insurance Center also allows for seamless data transfers between systems.

Industry stakeholders say this was a good deal for Academy, which likely got to keep their book of business, alongside an upfront payment and the opportunity to receive more money in the future.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said at the Federal Open Market Committee press conference Wednesday that a slower pace of reduction could help the central bank avoid shrinking its holdings further without disrupting the banking system.