University of Maryland professor Clifford Rossi says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are discussing ways to proactively deal with risks of climate change.

Mortgage industry stakeholders underscore how alternative data could help ensure equitable credit provision. Machine learning is key to identifying how alt data affects credit but also carries possible additional biases, they said.

Addressing housing supply shortages requires an all-of-government effort along with collaboration from industry and housing advocates, according to White House officials and industry stakeholders.

Purchase-mortgage lending expected to increase; tips on remaining profitable amid rising interest rates; Texas Capital Bank slashes projections for warehouse lending; mixed trends for closing costs; Optimal Blue offers benchmark pricing tool for third-party originations; Comcast venture group invests in Neat Capital; MISMO’s e-Eligibility Exchange.

Private mortgage insurers gained share in the primary MI market in the first quarter of 2022, helped by purchase-mortgage activity. VA loans accounted for the majority of refis with primary MI during the period. (Includes two data charts.)

Home prices have come untethered from rent, which could be a sign of “irrational exuberance,” according to economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Too many credit unions and community banks are ignoring the risks of ill-thought-out interest rate lock strategies, according to Black Knight. By using technology that integrates lock commitments with loan origination system data, lenders can more effectively hedge against risk.

The lack of purchase-mortgage lending activity in Detroit contributes to low home values, deteriorating housing stock and high rates of residential property vacancies, according to a new study from Detroit Future City.

The reason: Single female borrowers are generally less affluent than single male borrowers, have lower incomes and take out smaller loans, according to researchers at the Urban Institute.

Revised accounting standards for credit losses; troubles mount at Blend; MISMO updates iLAD, considers eNote standards for commercial market; MBA redesigns website, highlighting reduced content.