If lenders shift from traditional appraisals to automated valuation models, there could be an im-pact on loan-to-value ratios and loan balances for new originations, according to CoreLogic. The firm found that traditional appraisals done when a mortgage is originated are less likely than AVMs to reach a value below the contract price.

The CHLA repeated its plea that FHFA Director Mel Watt withhold GSE dividend payments to Treasury and allow Fannie and Freddie to build capital…

Another contributing factor to slower sales: Concerns about how the pending GOP tax bill might hammer the asset value of servicing rights...

The way things stand today, the tax bill could be on track for final approval as soon as next week.

CUNA believes that legal arguments advanced by plaintiff Leandra English are nonsensical and unconstitutional.

Moody’s noted that mortgages acquired by Chase’s jumbo conduit have performed exceptionally well…

Citadel CEO Dan Perl: “We’re on a hiring spree.”

In a new blog posting, Investors Unite asks the basic question: “Are Fannie’s and Freddie’s foes driving GSE reform?”

If Montgomery garners final approval, HUD Secretary Ben Carson will begin tackling key issues, including finalizing new condominium rules, dealing with reverse mortgage losses and more…

The conforming mortgages in the deal were largely originated by correspondent lenders…