Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. established a $1.0 million fund to help with the recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Banks continue to dominate home equity lending, but some nonbanks have made big moves, including Rocket Mortgage.

The Structured Finance Association warned the CFPB's servicing proposal would decrease the value of mortgage servicing rights, leading to a substantial negative impact on the secondary mortgage market.

The inspector general found that FHFA didn’t effectively maintain contingency planning documents for its general support system.

All banks among the top 100 lenders reported an increase in retail mortgage originations in the second quarter.

The annual home price growth rate may slow further in September, according to Intercontinental Exchange.

“After reviewing the comments and reconsidering the proposed rule’s substantive and procedural amendments, FHFA has determined that a number of material changes to the rule are necessary,” the agency said.

Ginnie Mae posted a 1.8% increase to finish the second quarter with $2.445 trillion in single-family MBS outstanding.

Democrats in the Senate are seeking new federal programs to address housing affordability while Republicans think existing programs can be more efficient.

HUD has a new Homeownership Initiative Grant, which pays participating grantees using a negotiated fixed rate for pre-purchase counseling to households that both go on to achieve homeownership and return for post-purchase counseling.