At a congressional hearing this week, the FHFA director faced four hours of questioning, including queries on the recently rescinded proposed fee based on a borrower’s DTI ratio.

The CFPB found a wide range of interest rates on mortgages originated in 2021 among the top 20 lenders.

United Wholesale Mortgage now offers six fixed-rate options for jumbo mortgages.

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle compared the conservatorship of the GSEs to that of Britney Spears.

Demand for mortgages declined as interest rates ticked up.

Thompson was the sole witness at a hearing by the House Financial Services Committee.

In March, FHFA proposed adjustments to capital requirements for commingled securities held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The GSE says the addition to its income assessment tool will expand access to credit.

Originations remained a money-losing venture for many lenders in the first quarter, though the losses weren't quite as bad.

CHLA called on the GSEs to offer indemnification rather than a repurchase request for any performing loan with defects.