Law and regulation

A top official at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions defended tougher underwriting rules blamed recently for a slump in the nation’s housing market, but left open the possibility that regulations could ease if conditions change.

As Huntington Beach prepares for a lengthy battle with the state of California over its affordable housing goals, the city of Pismo Beach is preparing for a battle of its own as it tries to attract more low-income housing to the traditionally wealthy area.

A federal appeals court ruling that found the leadership structure of the FHFA unconstitutional will face an "en banc" review later this month.

The American Bankers Association has called for an end to the government shutdown, saying it has prevented customers from securing loans and threatens even more damage.

The mortgage industry faces myriad questions and challenges in 2019. Here's a look at 12 executives who will be behind the waves being made this year.

As the government shutdown enters its third week, mortgage servicers are activating the response plans they normally use during hurricanes and wildfires to assist federal workers who may have trouble paying their mortgages.

From HUD to the Treasury, here's a look at the nine federal government agencies that are affected by the third federal government shutdown of 2018.

From a housing market in turmoil and the technology to save it to the myriad new faces in both the industry and Washington, here's a look back at some of the biggest and most read mortgage and housing stories of 2018.

The current deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Pam Patenaude, will step down in January.

The White House confirmed that it plans to nominate Mark Calabria as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.