Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading
Cutting the mortgage giants’ $806,500 conforming loan limit could relieve pressure on home prices but leave more homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages at higher rates from private lenders. Continue reading
Some experts are intrigued by the idea floated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying it could help put the mortgage giants on sound footing without boosting mortgage rates. Continue reading
While his lawsuit against the West Virginia Real Estate Commission is on hold, online discount broker Derek Eisenberg is fighting to keep his lawsuit against Nevada’s real estate and business commissions in play after the defendants asked the court to … Continue reading
Lenders no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a “reconsideration of value.” Continue reading
Less than a week after being confirmed by the Senate to lead the FHFA, homebuilder scion launches campaign focused on making homebuying more affordable by cutting alleged wasteful spending at the mortgage giants. Continue reading
Mortgage industry groups support the Trump administration’s picks to lead the FHFA and CFPB, but questions remain about the prospects for dramatic policy shifts at the agencies. Continue reading
As the March 14 debt ceiling deadline and potential government shutdown looms, Republican Sen. John Kennedy is introducing a bill to reauthorize the NFIP under its current form until Sept. 30. Continue reading
RESPA complaint that accused Rocket Homes of favoring real estate agents who steered clients to Rocket Mortgage is dismissed “without prejudice” by CFPB’s new leadership. Continue reading
National Housing Conference President and CEO David Dworkin, a centrist advocate for affordable housing stakeholders, warns of unintended consequences of downsizing of HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae. Continue reading