The Lede

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 9, 2017As the parent of PHH Mortgage continues to execute on its strategy to shrink its mortgage business, losses grew from a year earlier as originations and servicing were slashed.

National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 9, 2017--Beth Mattson-TeigWhile commercial real estate crowdfunding firms haven't disrupted the market, the top players have worked to continue to raise capital and find ways to make their bets.

Here's what the Fed's Evans thinks about the economy and interest ratesMarketWatch, Aug. 9, 2017--Greg RobbThe Fed can put off any discussion of another hike in short-term rates until December and at the moment, his support for another move even then is not a given, Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said Wednesday.

CNBC, Aug. 9, 2017--Diana OlickA drop in interest rates drove homeowners and homebuyers to the mortgage market last week. "Mortgage rates decreased last week, which led to the highest volume of refinance applications since mid-June," said Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni.

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 9, 2017--Robyn Friedman (subscription)Borrowers used to closing on a mortgage in a conference room surrounded by other parties to the transaction may soon be in for a pleasant surprise. The ink-free, paper-free, meeting-free remote mortgage closing is finally here.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 9, 2017--Elina Tarkazikis The mortgage delinquency rate reached its lowest point in nearly a decade in May due to tighter underwriting, according to CoreLogic. Also improving mortgage performance were employment growth and rising home prices.

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 9, 2017--Sam GarciaWhile some mortgage acquisitions have recently closed, one fell through just hours before it was supposed to be consummated. One company that was set to close down is back in business.

GoRion.com, Aug. 9, 2017--Sam Bourgi By numbers alone, millennials represent a huge opportunity for the mortgage industry. At the same time, they present unique challenges for lenders that have yet to make significant investments in technology.

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 9, 2017--Laura LaydenThe Lake Michigan Credit Union has announced plans to acquire Naples, Florida-based Encore Bank.

MBA Education presents its School of Mortgage Origination II Instructor-Guided Online Course from Sept 12-28.

The Mortgage Bankers Association is pleased to introduce mPowering You, a one-day event for women in real estate finance, on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Denver.

MBA Education and MISMO offer you the opportunity to own the complete Compliance Essentials Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data Points Series for a special member price.

The Mortgage Bankers Association is pleased to introduce mPowering You, a one-day event for women in real estate finance, on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Denver.

The Mortgage Bankers Association is pleased to introduce mPowering You, a one-day event for women in real estate finance, on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Denver.