Democrats in the House offered 14 housing-related bills, many with bipartisan support.

Figure Technology Solutions completed an IPO late last week, pricing the transaction at a higher level than anticipated and selling more shares than initially contemplated.

Regulatory challenges and rising origination costs are prompting community banks and credit unions to partner with nonbanks for mortgage lending.

loanDepot’s common now trades for almost $5.00 a share after being close to $1.00 for much of the year. Theories for the shift include factors specific to the company or signs that the industry is turning the corner.

Many efforts started during the Biden administration won’t move forward. But servicing reforms are still in the works at the CFPB. And the bureau is considering major changes to LO comp.

There’s speculation that the Trump administration will direct the GSEs to increase purchases of agency MBS, potentially as part of a declaration of a housing emergency. The move could help reduce mortgage rates.

Experts say financial incentives and public indifference contribute to the prevalence of occupancy fraud, but that the difficulty of proving intent limits prosecutions.

Lenders are turning to new data to identify refi opportunities. Some borrowers are willing to increase their mortgage rate to tap home equity.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte raised concerns about unidentified risks posed by credit unions to financial markets.

Nonbanks aren’t exactly in a rush to hire new workers these days even though conventional rates are the lowest they’ve been in almost a year.