The Lede

Scotsman Guide, June 15, 2017--Victor WhitmanMortgage applications for new homes rose solidly in May, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.

Washington Post, June 15, 2017--Kathy OrtonMortgage rates moved slightly higher this week, reversing their month-long slide. (MBA Mike Fratantoni mention)

The Street, June 15, 2017--Kinsey GrantWells Fargo spokesman Tom Goyda said the borrowers were notified of the changes, which have helped over one million families avoid foreclosure.

HousingWire, June 15, 2017--Ben LaneAccording to Ally, the 0.125% discount is available for customers who apply for a new loan or a refinance and lock in the rate between June 1 and July 31.

Mortgage Daily, June 15, 2017The number of financial institutions offering mortgages has fallen, while non-bank providers are up. The shift pushed up non-bank loan officer share.

Mortgage Daily, June 15, 2017--Sam GarciaEven though fixed interest rates on residential loans moved higher this past week, there is a good chance they will be lower in next week's report.

Reuters, June 15, 2017The Federal Reserve bought $4.715 billion of agency mortgage-backed securities in the week from Jun. 8 to Jun. 14, compared with $5.753 billion purchased the previous week, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said on Thursday.

National Mortgage News, June 15, 2017--Ian McKendry (subscription)Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo sounded optimistic Thursday about reaching a bipartisan deal for regulatory relief, but a hearing with regional and large-bank representatives once again emphasized the gulf between what lawmakers are likely to pass and what the industry is seeking.

HousingWire, June 15, 2017--Ben LaneFiserv, which also provides financial services technology, said that the acquisition will help the company accelerate its digital strategy and the "development of a next-generation digital banking platform for leading financial institutions worldwide."

New in today's issue of MBA Insights: With implementation of new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act rules just six months away, John Vong, CMB, CMT, of ComplianceEase, Burlingame, Calif., says time is of the essence.

The Mortgage Bankers Association's annual National Advocacy Conference takes place June 20-21 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C.