Law professor J.W. Verret on Kathy Kraninger: “She doesn’t have experience with financial markets…”

President Trump this week nominated a little-known White House budget official to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, effectively allowing Mick Mulvaney to stay as the agency’s acting director, possibly until 2020.

When it comes to counter-party risk, Ginnie Mae isn't messing around...

Lawsuits brought by cities with allegations of violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHAct) by lenders are continuing after a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court with a mixed message for lenders.

But Cowen also offers up a ray of hope to GSE “recap and release” backers…

All of the loans in the new JPM deal were originated by First Republic Bank, with seasoning of seven years...

Consultant Joshua Rosner of Graham-Fisher said the letter is significant because it marks the first time that the ICBA has joined with civil rights groups and housing organizations on a GSE-related matter.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: "Now Donald Trump wants her to run the CFPB. I will put a hold on her nomination – and fight it at every step – until she turns over all documents..."

The announcement follows recent administrative actions against three VA lenders that were penalized for cherry picking and refinancing unseasoned loans…

Cowen: “We see the nomination of Kathy Kraninger as a way to keep OMB Director Mick Mulvaney in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for years to come..."