Fed still working toward a Treasury-only balance sheet; BlackRock, Hoplon units partner to bring in new ABS issuers; ABS East set for record attendance; CREFC adjusts plans for DC symposium.

Certain mortgage companies are comfortable using AI voice bots to interact with borrowers, seeing gains in efficiency. Others are using the technology in non-customer-facing activities.

Chase increased its production by 3.7% during the third quarter, helped by correspondent lending. BofA posted an even more modest increase and production was down at other large banks.

Senate passes the ROAD to Housing Act; layoffs at HUD, CDFI Fund halted; MBA’s annual conference missing some federal officials.

Both originations and mortgage revenue increased at U.S. Bank in the third quarter.

"We’re not counting on ultimately a big lift in our mortgage business," said Bruce Van Saun, chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group.

FHFA's proposed strategic plan includes an emphasis on combating fraud and misconduct.

While Bank of America managed to increase mortgage production in the third quarter, lending was down at Citizens Financial and PNC Financial.

Pennymac is set to issue a $291.7 million non-agency mortgage-backed security with GSE-eligible mortgages for primary residences.

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, suggested reducing regulation to help housing supply and to reduce the cost of mortgages.