The Lede

Seattle Times, Feb. 13, 2017--Daniel Beekman Inexpensive housing is so scarce in Seattle that competing for an affordable apartment is like playing the lottery.

National Real Estate Investor, Feb. 13, 2017--Debra JacksonThe commercial mortgage-backed securities resolution strategy that a lender will most likely accept is the one that, in its sole opinion, maximizes recovery to the bondholders.

Servicing Management, Feb. 13, 2017--Pam ForresterAs high-yielding assets, mortgage servicing rights make for attractive investments, but also pose a challenge that can be best viewed as a game of risk and reward.

The Real Deal (N.Y.), Feb. 13, 2017--Will ParkerPolitical strategist talks Dodd-Frank, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and the "Trump Effect."

Banker & Tradesman, Feb. 13, 2017Mike Fratantoni, chief economist and vice president of research for the Mortgage Bankers Association, expects mortgage interest rates to rise.

HousingWire, Feb. 13, 2017The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs said independent regulatory agencies are not bound by President Trump's Jan. 30 Executive Order.

National Mortgage News, Feb. 13, 2017--Brad FinkelsteinWhile Arch Capital had a slight increase in year-over-year net income to $64 million, the total was affected by $25 million of costs related to the purchase of United Guaranty.

National Mortgage News, Feb. 13, 2017--Michael BartlettReal estate loans have been growing over the last few years despite a number of headwinds, but can credit unions build on that trend as interest rates rise?

HousingWire, Feb. 13, 2017--Ben LaneIn a matter of months, Pete Flint's only direct connection with the online real estate pioneer he helped found will be the stock he owns in the company that was once his fiercest competitor.

Bloomberg, Feb. 13, 2017--Saleha MoshinThe former Goldman Sachs banker won in a 53-47 Senate vote on Monday in which only one Democrat broke ranks and supported Mnuchin.

Mortgage Daily, Feb. 13, 2017A federally insured credit union that is operating in the Empire State with nearly $2 billion in assets has gone belly up. The demise is the fourth mortgage-related business closing or failure tracked so far this year.

Mortgage Daily, Feb. 13, 2017Residential finance firms that participate in the LendingTree network have been rated by their customers, and the results are in.

The Mortgage Bankers Association's annual National Secondary Market Conference & Expo returns to the New York Marriott Marquis April 30-May 3.