Originations

This group is still relying on advice from other sources rather than making their own calculations.

Insiders find Federal Reserve changes to its so-called quantitative easing policies in 2014 are not enough to ease housing market uncertainty.

So far, the big mortgage servicers have received stellar report cards for their compliance with the $25 billion national settlement. That could change this year as testing gets tougher—potentially costing these companies further embarrassment and penalties.

Prosperity Home Mortgage is a wholly-owned subsidiary of real estate brokerage Long & Foster.

One of the nation’s largest wholesale mortgage lenders is telling its brokers they can no longer negotiate the amount of their fee with borrowers.

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley continues investigating residential mortgage securitization practices within the state and reached a new deal to compensate investors with the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board.

The past week’s data suggest a stronger economic recovery. This is in line with the Federal Reserve’s 2014 plan to gradually end rate-lowering stimulus that has bolstered the country’s finances.

Total interest expense for bank members is down over $5 million from October.

Janet Yellen, who takes over as chairman of the Federal Reserve if the Senate confirms her in a vote scheduled for next week, will hold significant sway over the direction of the U.S. housing market in 2014.

It's time to reflect on habits to continue, stop and/or start in this new year.

The GSE's mortgage investment portfolio falls below $500 billion.

Brokers are wary the current regulatory regime will keep underwriting standards tight.

Technology might be key to stay in compliance with the QM rule.

A part of the proceeds was used to pay debt owed to its joint venture partner.

The mortgage market will undergo radical change on Jan. 10, when virtually every aspect of home financing will be commandeered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Slower home sales activity is affecting the need for low downpayment credit enhancement.

Securitization will be the new source of funds for originators whose volume is affected by the Federal Housing Finance Agency cap.

The home price index has risen month-over-month from November 2012, but nine out of the 20 cities tracked posted slight price declines from September to October.

Including the Wells settlement, Fannie has collected nearly $14 billion from eight large mortgage lenders since the start of 2013.

Just because the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says you have to, it is not the only reason you should be concerned about your vendors’ actions.