JPMorgan Chase continued to boost its first-lien holdings even as it issued a number of relatively large jumbo MBS deals…

The federal regulator released a check digit tool and a rate-spread calculator.

Some lenders said they’re loosening underwriting standards in in an effort to compete for volume.

Nationally, home prices increased by 6.48 percent in October compared with a year ago, according to Black Knight.

“While this flexible approach is generally beneficial for lenders and consumers, it does produce some uncertainty over what will be considered ‘good faith’ or ‘material,’” according to attorneys at the law firm of Buckley Sandler.

A new spending bill approved by Congress extended federal funding through Jan. 19.

Beginning in tax year 2018, a deduction won’t be allowed for interest paid on home-equity loans unless proceeds from the loan are used to improve the residence…

Washington Federal will increase wages by 5.0 percent for employees earning less than $100,000 a year…

Washington Analysis believes the FHFA/Treasury move is a “clear positive for shareholders in the GSEs, particularly holders of junior preferred shares..."

Movement was founded in 2008 and has grown from four employees to more than 4,300…