Industry stakeholders raised concerns about the lack of staffing and training of employees at the VA’s mortgage program.

With Congress poised to limit trigger lead activity, lenders that rely on the leads will have to soon shift how they are conducting business.

The FHLBanks responded forcefully to complaints that they fail to live up to their affordable housing mission and that they are a threat to the financial system.

The agencies are seeking feedback as they reconsider updated energy codes imposed on new residential construction.

Advocates for GSE reform offered the Trump administration some useful guardrails to consider as it plots ending the conservatorships of Fannie and Freddie.

Whole-company M&A deals are becoming more prevalent, but if the Federal Reserve suddenly cuts rates, the outlook could change.

The nonbank share of total originations increased from 65.2% in 2024 to 66.4% in the first quarter of 2025. Four of the five largest lenders in the residential mortgage market are nonbanks. (Includes two data tables.)

A provision in the tax bill — to eliminate the CFPB’s ability to draw funds from the Federal Reserve — must pass the 60-vote threshold, according to the Senate’s rules-keeper.

A new servicing exchange has been launched by a subservicer that just so happens to be owned by one of the nation’s largest title companies.

The Mortgage Bankers Association supports many of the housing-related provisions included in the bill proposed last week by Senate Republicans.