The Lede

Wall Street Journal, Nov. 5, 2018--Sarah Nassauer (subscription)Lowe's Cos. Inc. said it would close nearly 50 stores as a new CEO seeks to boost sales by shedding less-profitable locations and focus spending elsewhere.

National Mortgage News, Nov. 5, 2018--Bonnie Sinnock (subscription)Although forecasts anticipate a continuing drop in overall originations, private-label residential mortgage-backed securitizations backed by newer loans are expected to keep increasing through next year, according to Bank of America.

HousingWire, Nov. 5, 2018--Alcynna LloydMoody's Investor Service has lowered its homebuilding outlook from positive to stable, signaling macro factors and order trends are expected to impact future growth.

HousingWire, Nov. 5, 2018--Jessica GuerinRMI President John Lunde said the numbers continue to point to a slow recovery for the HECM industry, which has seen volume nosedive this year thanks to program changes issued last October.

National Real Estate Investor, Nov. 5, 2018--Mary DiduchSingle-family rental owners are selling off big chunks of their portfolios at the highest level in more than a decade, according to data from one research firm.

CNBC, Nov. 5, 2018--Michael ScheetzU.S. services expanded in October more than anticipated as economic growth remained hot, according to a report Monday.

The Mortgage Bankers Association's MBA Accounting & Financial Management Conference takes place in Orlando Nov. 12-14.

MBA Education presents a workshop, Fundamentals and Best Practices in Mortgage Accounting Workshop, on Monday, Nov. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.