Economists at Fannie Mae and the MBA differ on how low interest rates on mortgages will go next year. Fannie is also more optimistic about the outlook for unemployment.
Larger credit unions are increasingly acquiring community banks and reducing mortgage lending in local communities, according to the Independent Community Bankers of America.
Nonbank mortgage companies would continue to face reporting obligations even if earnings disclosures from public companies become less frequent, as talked about by the Trump administration.