The Lede

CNBC, Aug. 24, 2016--Olick, Diana Although mortgage volume fell last week, it remains 28 percent higher than a year ago.

CNBC, Aug. 24, 2016--Schoen, John W. Urban Institute says borrowers in distressed markets do better, even with lower credit scores.

CNBC, Aug. 24, 2016--Marino, Joe Prolonged low rates and dwindling liquidity for loans on the secondary market could grind home sales to a halt again.

National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 24, 2016--Hall, Phil First drop since February and only 2nd time in 21 months with a year over year decline.

OurBroker.com, Aug. 24, 2016--Miller, Peter G. Is it really better? Will it result in more loans, lower rates or happier borrowers?

HousingWire, Aug. 24, 2016--Ramirez, Kelsey Home prices rose by 1.2% from first quarter and 5.6% from a year ago.

Bloomberg, Aug. 24, 2016--Matthews; Steve; Black, Jeff Fed chair could keep September in play as jobs data improve.

Inside Business, Aug. 24, 2016 Christian Ulbrich will succeed Colin Dyer Oct. 1.

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 24, 2016--Garcia, Sam Embrace Home Loans, Churchill Mortgage expanding across country.

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 24, 2016 Blackstone Group LP acquired majority interest last year.

Houston Chronicle, Aug. 24, 2016--Dickerson, Mechelle U. of Texas professor says Texas legislators should rework state "property preservation" clause that allows lenders to lock out borrowers who are in mortgage default.

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 24, 2016--Ng, Serena Some bonds in dispute have surprising history.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 24, 2016--Tymesen, Tana Texas loan officer offers a different perspective.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 24, 2016--Collins, Brian Federal Housing Finance Agency wants to make it easier for Federal Home Loan Banks to accept certain kinds of collateral.

HousingWire, Aug. 24, 2016--Swanson, Brena Move impacts more than 950 lenders.

The Mortgage Bankers Association recognizes its Select Members.