-  The bank "temporarily" paused home equity line of credit lending in April 2020, over concerns regarding the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. August 26
-  The judge sided with Massachusetts officials in a review of their lawsuit against Hometap, who pushed back on descriptions of its products as "illegal" loans. August 26
-  While still higher than the norm, the reduction in this spread is good news when it comes to mortgage rates for potential homebuyers as well as current owners. August 26
-  Fed cut talk fuels hopes of lower mortgage rates. A drop could expose multiple buckets of $200B–$300B in MBS to refi risk, shifting the mortgage market. August 26
-  Contract signings on new single-family homes ticked down to a 652,000 annualized rate, with the strongest demand in the West, according to a government report issued Monday. August 25
-  A Redfin survey found that no matter what age demographic, owners are in a better situation to make their payments compared to renters. August 25
-  Digital mortgage tools are changing the way lenders operate. These five industry-driven trends are shaping speed, compliance, and borrower expectations in 2025. August 25
-  Treasury bonds jumped, widening the gap between short- and long-term yields to the most in almost four years — a typical reaction to a more dovish Fed. August 25
-  President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill aims to save millions of homeowners an average of $1,454 annually,writes HUD Secretary Scott Turner. August 25 Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Housing and Urban Development
-  Here's what industry experts have to say about a risk that a housing regulator has spotlighted through referrals that have led to high-level allegations. August 25








