The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hinted at possible future rulemaking on the use of the disparate-impact theory under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Attorneys said it would be a significant development in fair lending law.

First-time homebuyers are now choosing conventional loans with private mortgage insurance more than FHA loans, according to researchers at Genworth Mortgage Insurance. The shift took place in the second quarter when, for the first time, loans with private MI became the leading product for FTHBs.

The Trump administration should make the capital framework, pricing and underwriting standards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac more transparent and available to the public, according to the U.S. Mortgage Insurers, a trade group representing five of six private MIs.

In contrast, Dallas has seen slowing demand for real estate loans...

HUD Secretary Ben Carson had some sobering thoughts about low interest rates...

A growing concern that foreign investors might avoid Ginnie MBS?

During the financial crisis, average interest rates on conforming mortgages were much lower than rates on jumbos…

Rick Roque, managing director of Menlo Company, sees tough times ahead as well...

No wonder Ginnie Mae Acting President Michael Bright is nervous: Short-term default rates showed the biggest increases…

Fannie Mae continues to mine for non-existent companies that might show up on the consumer loan applications submitted to its seller-servicers...