Former CFPB officials said reform efforts are necessary, but that they should stabilize the bureau and create continuity in its mission, even when there are changes in leadership.

Deed fraud, subject-to financing and rent-to-own properties are among some state regulators’ current concerns.

CFPB revises its toolkit for prospective homebuyers; NCLC adds new board members.

Lenders are pushing for changes to a Colorado rule that will create new obligations for developers and deployers of automated decision-making technology that materially influences consequential decisions.

MSR owners risk paying for fees they’re not responsible for and potentially overpaying for contracts if they don’t regularly review subservicer invoices, said Steve Stone, managing director at consultancy Garrett, McAuley and Co.

Homeownership remains a priority even as potential homebuyers face elevated interest rates.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securitizations jumped 11.1% last month, reversing a three-month declining trend. On a year-to-date basis, GSE sales were up 22.5% from the first eight months of 2025. (Includes two data tables.)

Even though FHFA Director Bill Pulte spent much of last year floating the idea of LLPA reform as a way to lower the cost of a mortgage, the new LLPA grids for VantageScore 4.0 were not accompanied by a reduction in fees for Classic FICO loans.

Industry stakeholders say credit score changes are positive, but still face operational and market challenges.

The FHFA director claims private mortgage insurers are excessively profitable and should return some of that money to consumers.