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A top official at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions defended tougher underwriting rules blamed recently for a slump in the nation’s housing market, but left open the possibility that regulations could ease if conditions change.
February 5 -
The company said the move reflects intense competition and a "significant decline" in origination volume.
February 5 -
Absent some policy change, nearly a third of the loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could be in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Qualified Mortgage rule in two years.
February 4 -
Bankers weigh their options in mortgage and CRE lending as implementation of a new accounting standard nears.
February 4 -
Popular TV shows about house fixers and flippers have sparked consumer interest in remodeling, creating an opportunity for lenders to build a specialty in renovation loans while traditional mortgage lending is weak.
February 4 -
On Sep. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.
February 4 -
On Sep. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands
February 4 -
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a new "frequently asked questions" tool to help mortgage lenders with TILA-RESPA integrated disclosures compliance.
February 1 -
Just as the Trump administration appears focused on releasing a framework without Congress, the Senate Banking Committee has re-entered the policy fray with a new proposal.
February 1 -
Community banks generally make digital a consumer play, but TransPecos Bank, with its BankMD brand, is focusing on doctor practices, which tend to weather economic downturns well.
February 1