The effects of the partial government shutdown could be far-reaching, but agency functions related to mortgage lending appear intact.

As originations and market share for expanded-credit loans have increased, some industry participants see the potential for problems.

The trade group’s priorities include changes to loan originator compensation standards and a higher tax exemption on home sales.

Housing legislation with strong bipartisan support could move forward in the Senate as soon as this month.

The whistleblowers raised concerns about the administration’s efforts to limit HUD’s ability to enforce fair housing and civil rights laws.

The share price for Better Mortgage’s parent jumped this week following an announcement that was lacking some key details.

Western Alliance is tweaking the subservicing chores at its correspondent unit. The bank also is pondering selling more MSRs.

Homeowners are tapping their equity to pay off consumer credit debt and student loans.

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.

After agreeing to unload its production unit to Union Home Mortgage, Sierra Pacific Mortgage is separately set to sell MSRs.