The Structured Finance Association warned that the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule on auto dealers could have unintended consequences for the securitization market.

Banks, thrifts and credit unions all reported sizable increases in their retained single-family mortgages. And home-equity debt outstanding was up for the first time in 14 years. (Includes two data charts.)

Rising rates are putting pressure on both lenders and borrowers. Meanwhile, with originations constrained consolidations should increase.

The mortgage industry’s worst kept secret? A lot of originators are losing money on new production. How long can nonbank shops live off the fat of 2020-2021? We’re about to find out.

Lenders say the 15-bp surcharge on broker loans penalizes low- and moderate-income borrowers and flies in the face of the principle of the level playing field.

There have been plenty of “asset” sales by mortgage firms this year —  MSRs, for instance — but not “whole” company transactions. Is the bell about to ring?

The Appraisal Foundation is pushing back against calls for appraisal reform legislation that would strip the group of its authority to set industry standards and criteria.

Intercontinental Exchange’s attempt to acquire Black Knight has been attacked by regulators, shareholders and mortgage lender trade groups. In other words, it remains to be seen if the deal will get done.

The NY AG sued the Trump Organization this week for, among other things, inflating the value of its real estate holdings. Meanwhile, Rocket hopes to stay in the black.

Some shops, public and private alike, are living off the largess of the past two years.