The upcoming presidential election has not made much of the American population feel better, even when it comes to housing.
Read More »Watchdog Finds Trouble with CFPB’s Culture
The GAO reported on Tuesday that a survey of the CFPB's nonexecutive employees revealed concerns over fair treatment in the workplace.
Read More »The VP’s Possible Effect on the Industry
The names Elizabeth Warren and Julián Castro have been mentioned as possible running mates for Clinton. How will her selection affect the broader U.S. housing market?
Read More »FHLBanks Poised for Meltdown; GSEs Not
In its annual report to Congress, released Wednesday, the Federal Housing Finance Administration published the results of Dodd-Frank stress tests. The verdict? Federal Home Loan Banks came through sparkling. The GSEs, not so much.
Read More »OCC Stands Behind Coexistence of Banks, Fintechs
Curry reiterated in a public speech that his efforts to oversee fintechs are not meant to prevent innovation in the financial industry, but rather to encourage dialogue between banks and fintechs, according to a recent report.
Read More »Fed Holds Off on Rate Hike Until Economy Improves
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) once again stood still on raising the federal funds rate this month due to disappointing economic indicators, leaving the looming question of when the Fed will make its move.
Read More »Low Mortgage Rates Spur Refinances
Total refinance volume between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased in April due to falling mortgage rates, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Read More »Lender Sentiment Leans Toward Purchase Mortgages
Mortgage lenders reported demand growth for GSE eligible purchase mortgages over the past three months rebounded significantly in the second quarter this year.
Read More »Behind the CFPB’s Doubled Ad Budget
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has nearly doubled the amount spent on online advertising just since last year. What are its motives? What questions does this raise?
Read More »Overcoming Title & Closing Regulatory Challenges
Steven J. Melmet, Esq., CEO of Vendor Connect, LLC, sat down with MReport to explain how title companies are wading through the heavily-regulated environment without running into trouble.
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