The expectations of consumers toward inflation, the economy, housing, personal finances, and the labor market were up across the board, which suggests that expectations are on the rebound.
Read More »The Highs and Low of Mortgage Compliance
Jerry McCoy, Senior Policy Advisor to The Collingwood Group, talked with MReport about the full circle of compliance and how the mortgage industry should be taking on these rules.
Read More »Is the Regulatory Burden About to Lifted for Financial Institutions?
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Monday announced proposed changes in order to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions and rules, therefore reducing the regulatory burden on banks and federal savings associations.
Read More »Will Quicken Loans be Granted a Venue Change to Settle Toxic FHA Loans Allegations?
See what Quicken's counsel for the case told MReport about the allegations against them and why they feel the case should be moved to Detroit.
Read More »Freddie Mac Prices Credit Risk Transaction at Nearly a Half Billion Dollars
Freddie Mac priced its second Structured Agency Credit Risk (STACR) transaction of 2016 at $475 million, according to an announcement from Freddie Mac.
Read More »Was Fed Governor Brainard’s Contribution for Clinton’s Campaign a Conflict of Interest?
A U.S. senator is calling out the Federal Reserve for what he perceives as a lack of transparency and accountability on the part of the central bank.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Climb for the Second Time This Year
Interest rates for mortgage loans, which continue to remain at historic lows, saw another increase for the second time this year. Will mortgage rates continue their upward path?
Read More »CFPB Director: Mortgage Credit is “Still Too Tight, In My View”
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray called attention to the mortgage industry, particularly lenders, in a speech on Wednesday, where he highlighted some of the progress and pitfalls that the housing market faces.
Read More »Will the Fed Keep Interest Rates Lower for Longer?
Many in the mortgage industry are beginning to question how much longer will rates remain low. See what economists are predicting the Fed do this month at their monetary policy meeting.
Read More »Servicers: How the HUD Mortgagee Letter Will Affect Your Business
Patrick Nackley, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Superior Home Services sat down with MReport to explain how the new HUD advisement will affect servicers' businesses and what they can do to adjust and comply with the changes.
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