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Fannie Mae's sentiment index is at its lowest point since October 2011, as more consumers think prices will go down than those that expect them to rise.

The settlement with an insurer over Countrywide's mortgage-backed securities closes another chapter on what quickly proved to be an ill-advised acquisition for Bank of America. A trial on the case had kicked off last month.

But that was not enough to offset the fourth consecutive monthly decline in total nonbank industry jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

From new appraisal alternatives to the use of blockchain to protect HMDA data, speakers sought to ensure the regulator had a handle on innovations that touch the secondary mortgage markets.

Also, FHFA promotes two key staff members, Cenlar welcomes servicing veteran, while Remax and CMG Financial's joint venture names its president.

While most would consider where their next house will be due to natural disasters, only two in five would move from their current property, Freddie Mac said.

The number of sellers discounting their original listing grew by over 83% year over year, according to HouseCanary.

The wholesale channel tool will speed up mortgage processing time by as much as 40%, the lender claims.

The decline ended a six-week streak of increases, but given the latest moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, rates are likely to soon rise again.

In this session, NFM Lending's Chief Business Development Officer Greg Sher discusses its influencer unit and how it built an infrastructure for handling the tidal wave of engagement that results from a successful social media presence.

The class action complaint includes 23 plaintiffs accusing the firms of failing to protect their information, including Social Security numbers, in a cyberattack which lasted 41 days.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is considering financial incentives for lenders and servicers working with FHA loans, and seeks industry input on the challenges involved.

The New York-based company announced it will use ACES' quality management and control software.

The Biden administration is setting the tone for new rules governing businesses' use of artificial intelligence, including in lending. Some call it a "toothless tiger," while others worry that it goes too far.

The September Federal Open Market Committee meeting may provide a turning point in monetary policy. Brendan Murphy, head of global fixed income, North America, at Insight Investment will offer his thoughts about the meeting and what to expect going forward.

In the face of a growing number in home-equity products, HECM endorsements dropped nationwide by over 43% on a monthly basis to its lowest point in more than two years.

Buyer interest waned as mortgage rates increased in the same month this year, CoreLogic found

The company said it will prepay two securitization facilities and terminate financial arrangements including at least two involving U.S. Bank.

While intercompany relationships are established in any environment, activity seems to pick up when business declines.

The move by the government bond insurer may pave the way for waivers of late fees, forbearance, modifications and foreclosure bans as the U.S. contends with damage from recent hurricanes.