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Gaining Trust: Who is on Your Team Matters the Most
With several Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, the mortgage industry has been in a state of flux throughout 2019. As rates decreased earlier in the year, many lenders have seen record months.
CFPB to Assess Integrated Mortgage Disclosure Rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it would conduct and assessment on the TRID Integrated Disclosure Rule under the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
Federal Banking Regulatory Agencies Issue Final HVCRE Rule
Three federal bank regulatory agencies this week finalized a rule to modify the treatment of high volatility commercial real estate, a move long advocated by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
MBA: IMB Profits Rise to Near Seven-Year High in 3Q
Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a net gain of $1,924 on each loan they originated in the third quarter, up from $1,675 per loan in the second quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning.
FHFA to Re-Propose Enterprise Capital Rule in 2020
A year after proposing regulations on capital requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Finance Agency yesterday said it plans to re-propose the entire regulation some time in 2020.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications fell from one week earlier even as key interest rates dipped back below 4 percent, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this week in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 15.
Home Reports: Prices Up, Inventories Down
Home sales, which lagged during the first part of 2019, continued their recent rebound with another strong month in October, said RE/MAX, Denver.
October Housing Starts: Slow and Steady Wins the Month
October housing starts rose by nearly 4 percent, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday, a welcome signal that momentum appears to be rising among home buyers and home builders.
MBA Urges Banking Committee Support for Brian Montgomery HUD Nomination
Ahead of a nomination hearing this morning, the Mortgage Bankers Association urged the Senate Banking Committee to approve Brian Montgomery’s nomination as HUD Deputy Secretary.