Daily Dose

After the summer recess, Congress is back to work on an agenda that will impact the mortgage and banking industries, including confirmation votes for the Comptroller of the Currency, a key Federal Reserve position, and Harvey relief, which could potentially be tied to an increase in the debt ceiling.

According to an industry report, home prices are projected to increase nationally by 5 percent from July 2017 to July 2018. Take a look at why this is occurring and which U.S. metro areas are experiencing the most year-over-year change

Microbubbles can be found across the country, but pending legislation could make it ease the burden on the housing market.

Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin fears that if the debt ceiling isn't raised, the Treasury Department will be unable to borrow the money it needs to aid Hurricane Harvey affected areas in Texas and Louisiana.

While many enjoyed their Labor Day Monday, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray attended the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Labor Day Picnic to discuss three forms of financial inequality deepening the divide between those trying to stretch their dollar and the wealthy.

Have questions or concerns about servicing FHA loans? Take a look at what Altisource Portfolio Solutions’ Chief Revenue Officer John Vella has to say about compliance and risks in this exclusive interview.

Ocwen discusses diversity and how the Ocwen Global Women’s Network is tackling the most pressing issues facing female executives today.

Out of hundreds of nominations from across the mortgage industry, MReport released its 2017 Women in Housing List, featuring a number of well-established female leaders that have made names for themselves and been recognized by their peers.

This Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will release the Beige Book, determining whether the economy is overheating or experiencing inflationary pressures. Take a look at what was reported in the last Beige Book and more in The Week Ahead.

To help alleviate unwanted phone calls for consumers, the FCC is proposing a database of reassigned numbers for robocalling. Credit union associations believe it has potential, but it could be too cost prohibitive for small entities.