The nation's GSE regulator meets the Federalist Society: “What we’ve been able to do in the eight months that I’ve been here is cut the percentage of business that has multiple risk factors in half."

Financial regulators are backing “responsible use” of alternative data in loan underwriting but there are still many uncertainties, particularly in the world of residential finance. More to come? Indeed.

The powerful consumer regulator is working on a plan to identify ways to improve the consent order process. The idea: release so-called "reformed" players from the regulatory burden of CO prison.

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.

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

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.