“I expect you to hold me accountable along the way — I welcome that accountability. And I will always strive to be a transparent and good-faith partner as we work together to do the vitally important work we’re all here to do: helping families in need.” --HUD Secretary nominee Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, in testimony yesterday before the Senate Banking Committee.

LBA Ware, Macon, Ga., said strong volume and additional headcount resulted in total loan compensation paid out in the fourth quarter jumped by more than 100% from a year ago.