Wells Fargo was the subject of more mortgage complaints than any other player in the sector. Then again, Wells is both the largest lender and servicer.

One point of contention is the CFPB’s legal status – the fact that it’s a single agency headed by a single person...

Shelby noted that Congress “has a responsibility to conduct proper oversight” over the FHFA and the GSEs.

The American Bankers Association said it “strongly supports the principle of accountability and balance, and commends the sponsor of this measure for working to improve the accountability of the bureau.”

Wells Fargo spokesman Tom Goyda called FHA lending an “important tool” for the bank.

In their recent exchange of letters, Sen. Corker articulated a handful of serious concerns with the TRID rule, while Cordray reiterated the ways the bureau has tried to help the industry…

MBA chief David Stevens told Inside The GSEs that given the recent growth in the nonbank servicing sector, it’s appropriate for regulatory authorities to ensure these institutions are effectively supervised.

But there was some good news: the percentage of single-family mortgages made to first-time home buyers continues to climb…

The new guidance allows a 50 percent reduction in the percentage used to calculate monthly student-loan payments...

The New Jersey-based Freedom is no ordinary FHA lender. According to Inside FHA/VA Lending it ranked third nationwide in FHA production last year with $4.52 billion.