The Lede

HousingWire, Oct. 20, 2017--Jacob GaffneyIf your day today is anything like the day of the HousingWire staff, you're up to your ears in preparation for the Mortgage Bankers Association annual meeting in Denver.

HousingWire, Oct. 20, 2017--Ben LaneThursday, the Trump administration announced its intention to nominate Len Wolfson to serve as HUD assistant secretary congressional and intergovernmental relations.

American Banker, Oct. 20, 2017--Andy Peters (subscription)The mortgage market slowdown hit SunTrust Banks, but not enough to prevent the Atlanta company from posting an increase in third-quarter profit thanks to an increase in consumer lending.

UExpress, Oct. 20, 2017--Lew SichelmanAccording to a study by Houzz, a leading platform for home renovation and design, the "great room" feel of the kitchen will soon be even greater.

National Mortgage News, Oct. 20, 2017--Bonnie Sinnock (subscription)Equifax continues work to add new security features and restore full access to The Work Number following a report highlighting potential security vulnerabilities in a browser-based portal of its employment verification service. The Work Number employee portal was taken offline for servicing on Oct. 8.

Bloomberg, Oct. 20, 2017--Christopher CondonFederal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen defended the central bank's use of unconventional and often unpopular monetary policy tools after the Great Recession, highlighting some of her achievements at the helm as President Donald Trump weighs her reappointment.

Reuters, Oct. 20, 2017--Amanda BeckerTrump's drive to overhaul the U.S. tax code cleared a critical hurdle on Thursday when the Senate approved a budget measure that will allow Republicans to pursue a tax-cut package without Democratic party support.

Mortgage Daily, Oct. 23, 2017Among individual originators, Wells Fargo held on to its standing as the nation's largest residential loan originator with $56 billion in second-quarter production.

Mortgage Daily, Oct. 20, 2017Well over a hundred mortgage jobs are being eliminated by Stearns Lending LLC. The impacted employees are located in the Golden State.

Reuters, Oct. 20, 2017--Lindsay DunsmuirThe U.S. budget deficit widened to $666 billion for the fiscal year 2017 as record spending more than offset record receipts, the Treasury Department said on Friday.

DENVER--The Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo, The One, kicks into full gear this morning with a full day of general sessions and activities.

DENVER--The Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo, The One, kicks into full gear this morning with a full day of general sessions and activities.

DENVER--The Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo, The One, kicks into full gear this morning with a full day of general sessions and activities.