The 47.3% share for refinance business was the highest since the fourth quarter of 2016. Retail remained the largest source of both purchase and refi business, but correspondent platforms saw the biggest improvement from the second quarter. (Includes four data charts.)

Thanks to a strong origination market, loan officers are in demand. The payment of "signing bonuses" is not unusual this time of year, but will the investment in top performers be worth it? Opinions can vary.

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.

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.

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.