The Lede

Washington Post, Aug. 27, 2015--Orton, Kathy Turmoil in the stock market drove mortgage rates lower this week, sending the 30-year fixed-rate average down to its lowest level in three months.

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 27, 2015--Lahart, Justin Market turmoil has cast doubt on the Fed's September intentions. But a rate increase remains very much on the table. http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-case-for-a-september-fed-rate-rise-1440698537

National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 27, 2015--Hall, Phil Latest housing data finds a continued pattern of very mixed messages, with pending sales flattening out and rates dropping while sales of properties in-foreclosure declined to record lows.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 27, 2015--Peters, Andy HUD policies governing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program failed to detect instances where borrowers failed to comply with residency requirements,  a report said.

HousingWire, Aug. 27, 2015--Swanson, Brena Marix Servicing, an affiliate of Walter Capital Opportunity, received approval from Freddie Mac to hold mortgage-servicing rights, marking the first of many more to come.

Bloomberg, Aug. 27, 2015--Condon, Christopher The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City opened its annual policy summit Thursday evening at the scenic retreat outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming, drawing central bankers from around the world for a high-powered debate on inflation.

Reuters, Aug. 27, 2015 Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 271,000 for the week ended Aug. 22, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

Reverse Mortgage Daily, Aug. 27, 2015--Ecker, Elizabeth Based on market cycles, census data and other study factors, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) delved into the housing outlook over the next decade to find that "By 2024, demographic and economic changes will bring what could be one of the largest expansions in the history of the U.S. housing market--15.9 million additional households."

HousingWire, Aug. 27, 2015--Lane, Ben In 2013, Kevin Taylor left his position running mortgage-backed securities trading desk at Fifth Third Bank to start Mariemont Capital. Taylor is finding success investing in residential mortgage bonds and delivering big returns for his investors.

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 27, 2015--Jackson, Candace In the San Francisco Bay Area, selling a house is easy. The trick is getting $100,000 or more over the asking price.

Nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Sheryl Crow highlights Concert MBA at the Mortgage Bankers Association's 102nd Annual Convention & Expo, Oct. 19-22 in San Diego.

MBA Education presents its School of Mortgage Servicing Instructor-Guided Online Course Sept. 14-24.

MBA Education presents Mortgage Banking Bound--Careers in Mortgage Lending, with upcoming courses this fall.