Cerberus Capital is contemplating purchasing additional mortgage banking firms. Meanwhile, the CFPB doesn't like what it sees in the servicing space when it comes to customer service.

Mortgage brokers are continuing to lose market share, but the decline could be temporary, especially if the megabanks run out of refis.

Currently, FHA requires a waiting period of two years in bankruptcy cases and three years after a foreclosure or short sale before a borrower can apply for an FHA loan.

With the retreat of banks from the non-prime lending space, Springleaf says it is strategically positioned to grow in the years ahead.

Okay, so banking regulators have blown multiple Dodd-Frank rule making deadlines. But for now the QM rule is on track. Right?

Combined with the 15 companies that previously reported earnings, mortgage banking income jumped 10 percent in the second quarter, to $7.51 billion.

Roughly, 60 percent of real estate loans made by credit unions are sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, compared to only 44 percent for all financial institutions.

Mini-correspondent lending is hot, but wholesale may be on the decline. Surprise: RE/MAX files to go public.

The CFPB is sharing with industry what examiners will look for when assessing the ability-to-repay, qualified mortgage and other key rules.

Fitch has determined that loans originated through a direct retail channel have a lower default risk than those originated through brokers or correspondents.