ICE-Black Knight consummate merger; AmeriFirst files for bankruptcy; Integro Bank forays into mortgages; rate hikes could be finished.

“FHFA is going to have to step in again, because it’s becoming a big issue,” said Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage.

A reduction in interest rates wasn't enough to help increase mortgage applications last week.

The MBA expects that the Fed will hold interest rates level until spring.

FHA lending growth outpaced VA in the second quarter.

Speakers at the roundtable will include the heads of four federal agencies along with industry participants.

Interest rates on mortgages are at their highest level since 2001...

Government-backed originations increased in the second quarter thanks to a seasonal boost in purchase mortgages. FHA production outpaced VA lending, and the top lenders largely increased originations. (Includes three data charts.)

Loan removals from Ginnie MBS increased in the second quarter of 2023. Removals are largely tied to loan payoffs, though there are some variations among servicers. (Includes data chart.)

The proposed capital standards were cited as one of the reasons by S&P for its decision this week to lower ratings of five regional bank.