Calabria who has been nominated to become the next Director of the FHFA is set to testify in a confirmation hearing with the Senate Banking Committee today. Will he touch upon GSE privatization?
Read More »“Renewed Uncertainty” Hits Mortgage App Rates
Here’s why applications for new mortgage loans decreased. Also, learn how government refinance loans are striking back.
Read More »Bye, Bye, Bidding Wars
One factor more than any other has been the reason that bidding wars on homes are fast becoming a thing of the past, according to a new study.
Read More »Mortgage Originations Hit a Slump
Even as non-housing debt rises, the New York Fed’s report on household debt and credit gave insights into the factors that have impacted housing debt.
Read More »The Key to Sustained Housing Growth
A new report that gauged the market trends for the last quarter also pointed to these factors that could help the housing industry’s growth.
Read More »How Will New Flood Insurance Regs Impact Lenders?
The OCC recently amended regulations to implement the private flood insurance provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act. Here’s what this amendment would mean for mortgage lenders.
Read More »Thoma Bravo Acquires Ellie Mae
Here are the details of how a private equity firm's acquisition of a mortgage fintech provider will impact its business and the technology it provides to the industry.
Read More »The Top 25 Leaders and Influencers, Part 4
In the fourth part of this series, MReport recognizes those individuals who are guiding by example and thinking outside the box for ways to shape the industry’s path forward. Editor’s note: This feature appeared in the February issue of MReport, out now.
Read More »Ocwen Adds FIS Parent Company to Lawsuit
In an amended complaint against Fidelity Information Services, Ocwen has alleged that the audit firm carried out these malpractices while engaged to audit the servicer for the California Department of Business Oversight.
Read More »Castle & Cooke Expands Operations
Katy White is appointed to lead the operations at the new Batesville branch, which is the third one for Castle & Cooke in Mississippi.
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