Consumer lending

Wells Fargo is ending some marketing arrangements with real estate firms and home builders over concerns about regulatory scrutiny.

BOK Financial in Tulsa, Okla., reported higher second-quarter earnings as mortgage banking and loan growth offset an increase in expenses.

A survey from Fannie Mae found that lenders use credit overlays in a limited manner, with some variations based on channel.

Atlantic Coast Mortgage's Ashley Smith explains why keeping her referral partners happy is the key to her success as a loan officer.

Astoria Financial in Lake Success, N.Y., reported a 40% increase in second-quarter earnings as stronger fee income from mortgages helped it overcome a considerable shrinkage in loans.

National Penn Bancshares in Allentown, Pa., said its second-quarter profit improved as increased real estate lending offset higher expenses.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new integrated disclosure regulations could pose problems for warehouse line providers along with their mortgage lender clients.

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, reported higher quarterly in profit that reflected higher in mortgage banking fees and steady loan growth.

Bankers were pleased with the dramatic leap in home lending last quarter, but they cautioned that volume will slow in the second half as rate increases curb refinancings, nonbanks provide stiffer competition, servicing costs remain high and underwriting standards change.

HomeTrust Bancshares has hired Kristin Powell as senior vice president and director of mortgage lending. She now holds the position alongside John Myers, who has been with the Ashville, N.C. bank for more than 30 years.

Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga., reported higher second-quarter income tied to a lower loan-loss provision.

Angel Oak Home Loans in Atlanta has opened multiple branches across the state of Florida as part of its nationwide expansion.

Loan officer Eric Rotner's first boss made him understand the entire origination process, which has given him an edge against his competition.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., reported higher second-quarter profit, citing lower merger costs and growth in residential real estate lending and equipment finance.

Webster Financial in Waterbury, Conn., reported second-quarter profit of $50.5 million, a 12% jump from a year ago, as mortgage banking revenue improved.

Wintrust Financial in Rosemont, Ill. reported higher second-quarter profit due to loan portfolio growth and higher mortgage banking revenues.

The Cleveland company, which this spring said it had decided to start originating its own mortgage loans again, shared more details on the start date of this new effort and the rationale behind it.

Citigroup's combined gain-on-sale and mortgage servicing revenue increased by 34% in the second quarter over the same period last year.

M&T Bank reported a higher quarterly profit that reflected increased fees and higher net interest income.

Bank of America Corp., the lender most hobbled by the collapse of the housing market, said second-quarter profit more than doubled as the mortgage business rebounded and expenses fell to the lowest since 2008.