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Mitigating strategic risk should be at front of mind for all banking executives and boards heading into the new year, according to U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry at the Chicago Fed on Friday.

A study released by the Government Accountability Office found that the FHFA's actions as conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have created more, not less, uncertainty about the future of the housing finance system.

The partnership has allowed ValuAmerica to integrate its ValuNet xsp platform with Ellie Mae’s Encompass all-in-one mortgage management solution.

Cybersecurity has become an increasingly more pressing issue in all industries where sensitive data is collected, but particularly in the mortgage industry, which collects more personal data on customers than any other sector of the financial services industry.

Time is winding down on the FHFA’s Home Affordable Refinance Program, the number of borrowers completing refinances through the program is winding down also.

First-time buyers are viewed by many economists and analysts as critical to increasing the homeownership rate, but they may run into problems if current trends continue.

If there was any doubt as to how mortgage rates were going to fare after the presidential election was over, it’s gone now.

OpenClose has announced enhancements to its borrower-facing ConsumerAssist solution, with the goal of increasing lead generation for lenders and providing borrowers with a superior loan application experience.

Housing starts are growing at their fastest pace in nine years, but the numbers are still way down from historical norms. What does this mean for the market overall?

The number of homeowners with negative equity is close to half of what it was at its peak in 2012. What implications does this have for lenders?