The Mortgage Bankers Association said, if implemented, the proposed changes would make it “unattractive for banks to continue to offer” warehouse lines to nonbank mortgage companies.

Applications for refinances with FHA and VA increased by nearly double digits on a weekly basis last week.

JPMorgan Chase originated $21.2 billion of residential mortgages during the second quarter, a 27.7% quarterly increase.

Lenders were a little more lenient about loan-to-value ratios on their deliveries to the GSEs during the second quarter of 2026.

The guidance was in response to a May 19 executive order regarding risks to the financial system from individuals not authorized to work in the U.S.

The Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act aims to reduce litigation for credit resellers.

H.R.2854, the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, would provide federal tax credits to help close the gap between the cost of constructing or rehabilitating a home and its market value.

Banks' share of deliveries to the government-sponsored enterprises rose from 25.9% in the first quarter to 27.4% in the second.

Despite the lack of presidential support, lawmakers said the passage of the bipartisan bill was an important step in boosting housing affordability.

The proposed rule would eliminate reference to "reputational harm," ostensibly to reduce subjectivity and uncertainty in enforcement.