Given confusion around the commission structure for home sales, it’s important for loan officers to advise real estate agents and become a source of knowledge for homebuyers, according to Jonathon Haddad, CEO of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts.

The Federal Reserve responds to industry criticism by back-pedalling on some of the more aggressive capital requirements in the proposal.

A new requirement to extend language access for home borrowers within the CFPB's proposal to update Regulation X's mortgage servicing requirements will actually do the opposite, according to a joint comment letter submitted on the proposal.

After issuing a final rule on open banking, the CFPB plans a follow-on rule for open banking with mortgages.

CBO suggested the government would assume all the risk and sell insurance coverage directly to households for wildfires.

Analysts predict that a rate cut later this month could be as high as 50 basis points.

The Consumer Federation of America said buyers using FHA loans often face stigma when buying a home and cannot use many competitive strategies that are common to conventional and cash buyers.

The Mortgage Action Alliance issued a call to action to support H.R. 3507, the Yes in My Backyard Act.

A new rule is expected from the bureau in the coming months that will require businesses under the CFPB's jurisdiction to allow consumers to speak with a human service representative at the click of one button.

MBA urged the CFPB to immediately provide written guidance on the matter, noting the final rule takes effect Sept. 16.