Homeowner equity hit an all-time high in the first half of 2019, thanks to rising real estate values, according to a recent report from CoreLogic.

FHFA Director Mark Calabria this week ended a pilot program that allowed the GSEs to extend lines of credit to nonbanks pledging servicing rights as collateral.

Eli Global, the owner of three active mortgage lenders, has a new name — Global Growth — and a new chairman — George Vandeman. Meanwhile, founder Greg Lindberg remains the sole owner of Eli.

As automated valuation models gain popularity, industry analysts weigh the benefits and risks of such tools.

The CFPB received numerous comments on its plan to adjust standards for qualified mortgages. However, industry stakeholders are divided on what steps the bureau should take.

Lenders reported a sharp increase in new home-equity lending in the second quarter, but the supply of home-equity debt outstanding continued to fall.

Recently released data from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act included 28 new fields, such as business-purpose lending, interest-only features and credit score models.

Closed-end home-equity lending is expected to increase this year but the rise won't be enough to offset the likely decline in HELOC production.

Private MIs and Freddie Mac posted relatively larger gains in first-time buyer business during the second quarter, though the government-insured market was still the biggest source of such loans.

When originations boom, warehouse banks clean up. In the second quarter commitment authority to nonbanks increased by 13.5% overall but usage rates are nearing 70%.