DPA provided by government entities and the disparate-impact standard are among HUD's regulatory priorities for FY 2020, according to the agency's regulatory agenda.

RESPA kickback schemes can take many forms. One civil case pending in Maryland centers on postage stamps forwarded by a vendor to an originator.

Although most of the CSS software developers let go were contractors, the company did have a few employees working in development. Now that the platform is finished, those positions are no longer required.

Profits and originations are starting to show slippage. Then again, it's yearend. Right?

The non-QM market has seen strong growth since it started in 2014 though the sector still accounts for less than 5% of total residential originations.

It's official: the FHFA on Tuesday released the 2020 conforming loan limit: $510,400, up 5.38% year over year.

Should nonbank mortgage firms be allowed to join the FHLB system? Hard to say, but if they gain access, the business of warehouse finance could be turned on its head. Or maybe not.

After a regulatory dispute over state licensing laws in Connecticut, a skeleton crew remains. But the firm is plotting a comeback, potentially in another state next year.

GSE recap-and-release continues to roll down the tracks. The big question: What will the capital standards bring? Meanwhile, chatter about investor meetings...

The CFPB plans to assess the effectiveness of the integrated mortgage disclosure rule, which is almost five years old. But be forewarned: It will not necessarily lead to elimination, or even modification.