The Lede

American Banker, June 13, 2018--Kate Berry (subscription)A federal court dealt a blow to efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to slow down the agency's payday lending rule. U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel on Tuesday denied the request by acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney that the court delay the payday rule's effective date, which is set for next year.

Mortgage Daily, June 13, 2018A new Federal Housing Finance Agency report said non-performing loans being sold by the government-sponosred enterprises are experiencing better outcomes than before they are sold.

CNBC, June 13, 2018--Diana OlickRates are on the move higher again, and that caused mortgage application volume to drop 1.5 percent last week from the previous week and 15.4 percent than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Washington Post, June 13, 2018--Jonnelle MarteAs the busy spring selling season comes to a close, some Americans see their dream of homeownership under siege on three fronts.

National Mortgage Professional, June 13, 2018--Phil HallThe Committee's unanimous vote marked the Fed's second rate hike since Jerome Powell became the central bank's chairman.

HousingWire, June 13, 2018--Ben LaneOpendoor, an online marketplace that buys homes directly from homeowners, announced Wednesday that it secured $325 million in new funding and is planning a nationwide expansion of its homebuying platform.

Mortgage Daily, June 13, 2018Implementation of planned changes to reporting requirements for the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System have been delayed.

Mortgage News Daily, June 13, 2018--Jann SwansonLast week the Mortgage Bankers Association said that independent mortgage bankers had reported negative production revenue in the first quarter of this year. This week Fannie Mae reminded us that lenders have long expected it to happen.

American Banker, June 13, 2018--Rachel Witkowski (subscription)Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting vowed he was moving ahead on major regulatory changes related to small-dollar lending and whether fintechs should be allowed to enter the banking system.

Los Angeles Times, June 13, 2018--Andrew KhouriIn the latest UCLA Anderson Forecast, UCLA found that higher median rent and home prices are strongly correlated with more people living on the streets or in shelters. The research backs other studies that have found a similar relationship.

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