Insurance companies were some of the largest originators of mortgages when the FHLBanks were created, but that’s no longer the case.

A majority of real estate agents surveyed said it’s business as usual following changes in how buyer’s agent commissions are paid.

A bill to ban trigger lead activity was rolled into an annual appropriations bill. Congress also passed a stopgap funding bill through Dec. 20.

The presidential candidates have vastly different priorities when it comes to addressing the nation’s housing policies.

A Fed board member recently outlined plans for re-proposing bank capital requirements. The FDIC appears to be running into complications.

The Federal Reserve announced a 50-basis-point reduction in the federal funds rate this week. Interest rates on mortgages have come down by more than that in recent weeks in anticipation of the Fed’s move.

More than a week after a Fed official outlined a planned re-proposal to adjust capital requirements for large banks, industry participants are still waiting for the formal document.

Federal regulators are set to re-propose Basel III capital requirements for large banks. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr will recommend eliminating a proposed 20% risk-weighting add-on for mortgages.

While trade groups want the CFPB to update Regulation X’s mortgage servicing standards, a recent proposal from the CFPB received mixed reviews.

Home equity investments allow homeowners to receive cash in exchange for a share in home price appreciation. Activity in the sector has grown to the extent that there was a conference dedicated to HEIs last week.