Black homeownership fell to 43.9% this summer, its lowest since 2021, as rising unemployment and federal layoffs widened housing gaps across demographics.

As the CFPB reconsiders LO comp rules, tech remains key to retention and performance, according to the Head of Customer Experience & Operations at Floify.

A headline-grabbing 2022 lawsuit alleging racial bias by home appraisers has been quietly dismissed for lack of evidence. At the same time, the Trump administration is rolling back many of the policy changes involving home appraisals that the Biden administration put in place.

The legislation is a direct response to HUD's effective elimination of the PAVE task force and comes amid ongoing debates over DEI policies in the federal government.

Rolling back PAVE signals a return to evidence-based housing policy and a rejection of flawed claims of systemic appraisal bias, say co-directors of the AEI Housing Center.

Subservicer Cenlar moved into the O'Fallon, Missouri offices Citigroup's mortgage business occupied until the latter deemphasized servicing in 2017.

Three fair housing firms disagree that the DOJ should end a redlining consent order against Lakeland Bank, arguing the firm hasn't done enough. The bank disputes those claims.

Opposition is growing to the Trump administration's efforts to roll back fair lending requirements for lenders imposed by Biden-era prosecutors.

The defunct Trident Mortgage, whose obligations were handled by Home Services of America, was accused of "systemic racism" in lending around Philadelphia.

The question of when the CEO would retire and who might succeed him has hung over JPMorganChase for years.

The Mortgage Bankers Association deleted web pages including a diversity, equity and inclusion playbook, citing compliance with President Trump's orders.

The comment period for the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing interim final rule has been extended, but consumer advocates are clear in their opposition.

Approximately 9% of current homeowners experience a labor market event that results in a negative credit shock, limiting access to their equity, Point said.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked a federal judge to vacate and set aside a settlement against a Chicago mortgage lender, accusing the CFPB of misconduct in a case brought under former Director Kathy Kraninger, a Trump appointee.

The Justice Department has asked the high court to intervene and halt reinstatements of federal employees who were fired by the Office of Personnel Management.

The Connecticut bank said its newly minted president, Steven Sugarman, successfully led a private placement and signed a long-term employment agreement that makes him a potential CEO. David Lowery, current chief executive of Patriot, plans to step down in April.

Mortgage originators are still struggling with profitability, and getting their income and costs to pencil out could mean the company's survival.

While companies can use a variety of incentive programs and bonuses, businesses with staff longevity frequently rely on a more personal touch.

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from firing more CPFB employees and said the White House could not delete or destroy any of the bureau's data or databases.

Since the National Association of Realtors changed its commission payment rules on Aug. 17, the impact on agent compensation has varied.