The trade group called for the CFPB to implement regulatory reforms across the board so that all sizes of lenders can see lower costs and boost mortgage access.

The relatively level trajectory for interest rates presents an opportunity for more lenders to offer non-agency products, according to non-agency boosters.

Members of the Brokers Action Coalition headed to Capitol Hill this week in pursuit of lower costs for credit reports.

With interest rates elevated, lenders are urged to highlight the wealth creation potential of homeownership to encourage renters to take the plunge and purchase a home.

The initiative could face regulatory hurdles, attorneys warned.

Trade groups representing brokers emphasized the sway small businesses have over their local representatives.

The trade group plans to target provisions in the bipartisan housing package moving through Congress, including efforts to deter corporate investors from buying single-family homes.

The bidding war between CrossCountry Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage started much earlier than previously known.

Industry watchers believe the abruptly cancelled FHFA/HUD press conference was tied to implementation of VantageScore 4.0.

A HUD official warned that he would unleash an “investigative storm” on fair housing advocates who violate the Fair Housing Act.