For some lenders, an opinion letter written by a qualified attorney may be cheaper and more efficient than title insurance.

Monitoring compliance is crucial for originators to avoid violating consumer protection rules...

Home prices have come untethered from rent, which could be a sign of “irrational exuberance,” according to economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Too many credit unions and community banks are ignoring the risks of ill-thought-out interest rate lock strategies, according to Black Knight. By using technology that integrates lock commitments with loan origination system data, lenders can more effectively hedge against risk.

The lack of purchase-mortgage lending activity in Detroit contributes to low home values, deteriorating housing stock and high rates of residential property vacancies, according to a new study from Detroit Future City.

The reason: Single female borrowers are generally less affluent than single male borrowers, have lower incomes and take out smaller loans, according to researchers at the Urban Institute.

Revised accounting standards for credit losses; troubles mount at Blend; MISMO updates iLAD, considers eNote standards for commercial market; MBA redesigns website, highlighting reduced content.

MBS and ABS tied to floating-rate assets could see rising delinquencies as interest rates increase. Inflation also remains a concern, though Fitch and Moody’s suggest that most deals can weather the storm.

Non-QM lending was supposed to be an industry bright spot this year, but unhedged loan pipelines are causing selected damage throughout the sector. One victim: Sprout Mortgage.

The Fed revealed this week that any sales from its agency MBS portfolio will be telegraphed well in advance. Still, rates continue to rise.