The Lede

Reuters, Apr. 9, 2018--Patrick RuckerThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking a record fine against Wells Fargo & Co that could exceed several hundred million dollars for auto insurance and mortgage lending abuses, sources said.

Forbes, Apr. 9, 2018--Ely Razin Will new Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing's strategy leave the bank in place as a big player in U.S. commercial real estate, or will it bring a narrower approach that could shrink the lender's role in U.S. real estate finance?

HousingWire, Apr. 9, 2018--Kelsey RamírezMGIC announced Monday it is reducing its borrower-paid mortgage insurance premiums. The reduction will bring mortgage insurance premium rates on the most popular premium plans down by an average 11 percent. PMI stocks are falling on the news.

Housing Wire, Apr. 9, 2018--Ben LaneNew Penn is owned by Shellpoint Partners, which is also the parent company of Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Avenue 365, a title and settlement services provider, and eStreet, an appraisal management company.

National Mortgage News, Apr. 9, 2018--Elina Tarkazikis (subscription)Housing sentiment remained volatile in March as consumers reporting that now is a good time to buy a home rose from the previous month, according to Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

DS News, Apr. 10, 2018--David WhartonWhile there is still debate about the various factors that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis and the collapse of the housing market, a new paper by the Urban Institute suggests that the poor performance of cash-out refinances, and refinances in general, were important contributing factors.

Wall Street Journal, Apr. 10, 2018--Peter Rudegeair, Rachel Louise Ensign, Coulter Jones (subscription)Lending to nonbank financial firms surges to record as banks avoid direct exposure.

Wall Street Journal, Apr. 9, 2018--Candace Taylor (subscription)In anticipation of air taxis from Uber and others, the builder of a 60-story condo tower in Miami is laying the groundwork for a 'skyport' on the roof.

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