If you’re in the market for a new CEO, chances are you might find some bargains out there. But only for CEOs of privately held nonbanks.

A bill to ban trigger lead activity was rolled into an annual appropriations bill. Congress also passed a stopgap funding bill through Dec. 20.

The presidential candidates have vastly different priorities when it comes to addressing the nation’s housing policies.

Mortgage fraud activity is expected to increase as interest rates come down, according to Sean Sowards, a senior director at Fannie Mae.

A Fed board member recently outlined plans for re-proposing bank capital requirements. The FDIC appears to be running into complications.

Some industry players fear changes to how buyer agent commissions are paid will lead many Black homebuyers to forego representation.

The Federal Reserve announced a 50-basis-point reduction in the federal funds rate this week. Interest rates on mortgages have come down by more than that in recent weeks in anticipation of the Fed’s move.

More than a week after a Fed official outlined a planned re-proposal to adjust capital requirements for large banks, industry participants are still waiting for the formal document.

Private-equity firms still love MSRs, apparently. But will declining mortgage rates diminish PE demand for servicing?

Borrower demand for home equity loans is expected to continue even as interest rates decline. Meanwhile, nonbank lenders are working to compete with depository institutions for the production.