Industry watchers believe the abruptly cancelled FHFA/HUD press conference was tied to implementation of VantageScore 4.0.

A HUD official warned that he would unleash an “investigative storm” on fair housing advocates who violate the Fair Housing Act.

Real estate professionals argue that private listings can be a net negative for homebuyers and sellers.

BofA, Chase and Wells all increased production by more than 40% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2026. But demand for mortgages diminished in March amid rising interest rates.

Politicians face high stakes heading into what’s expected to be a competitive midterm election cycle, and housing issues appeal to a broad electoral base.

The five largest lenders accounted for 21.5% of originations in 2025. Nonbanks produced 65.6% of all residential mortgages. (Includes two data tables.)

Deliveries of purchase mortgages to agency MBS were essentially level in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2025. Refi business remained elevated. (Includes two data tables.)

The new proposed staffing plan could allow the CFPB to follow through with a series of directives issued by President Trump in March.

Pent-up buyer demand may help overcome some interest rate challenges and economic uncertainties this spring.

The Broker Action Coalition is asking its members to bring their credit report bills to the trade group’s Washington fly-in this month so DC politicians can see how much a monopoly costs.