One of the new model reps addresses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ability to repay rule and standards for qualified mortgages.

The goal of the program is to help stabilize neighborhoods that were hardest hit by the real estate downturn by letting local community organizations review and purchase foreclosed properties first.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, said he would not touch the mortgage interest deduction, but Dr. Ben Carson wasn't as friendly...

Bill Dallas of Skyline Lending said TRID preparation usurped all other projects...

Five Oaks is approved to borrow up to $500 million in FHLBank advances.

The nation’s largest mortgage investing REIT, Annaly Capital Management, reported a $627 million loss in the third quarter compared to a $900 million profit in 2Q.

“I don’t think it does a lot of good to play the ‘blame game’ and I don’t think that’s where the solution lies,” said Brian Benson, CEO of ClosingCorp.

According to a transcript of the earnings call, PHH also is contemplating exiting the FHA program.

Maybe a "reverse" merger might work for Stonegate Mortgage...

A helpful piece of advice: MSA participants should avoid entering into agreements that provide for exclusivity, such as being named a preferred lender.