Mortgages

The central bank said the proposal is intended to eliminate duplication of rules for entities covered by the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008.

The agency’s director will appear with Fannie Mae CEO Timothy Mayopoulos at a hearing on FHFA's role as conservator, despite earlier rumors suggesting Watt might be a no-show.

Wells Fargo CEO tackles cost-cutting, job cuts and rumors he’ll be replaced; banks put up millions to keep uber-rich as depositors.

Following an increase in the CRE appraisal threshold for community bankers earlier this year, the National Credit Union Administration has proposed an even bigger shift for CUs.

Fiserv Lending Solutions' rebrand to Sagent Lending Technologies reflects the company's focus on a more efficient process for mortgage and consumer lenders.

AI and blockchain technology are going to change the financial services business. How much? Steve Brown, aka "The Bald Futurist" suspects you're underestimating.

Bill Emerson, the vice chairman of Quicken Loans, said mortgage lenders need to give time to consider innovation and not be deterred by naysayers.

It's good advice in any relationship context. SunTrust's Bryce Elliott wants transparency from his technology partners. "It's OK to tell me no."

The bank pared down its application to 50 questions and allows customers to do the easy work before turning it to the loan officer.

To help close deals, there are steps online lenders can take to establish a quick and personal connection with real estate agents.

Advocates are seeking more federal funding for affordable housing. A federal investigation into the banks’ alleged manipulation of a popular tax-credit program can’t be helping their cause.

The migration to digital may change the way loan officers work, but it won't make them less essential: BofA Consumer Lending SVP John Schleck.

An AI-powered virtual assistant could be used in a variety of ways, including helping customers to prequalify for mortgages, easing compliance and detecting problems.

At Digital Mortgage 2018, Bill Emerson, the vice chairman of Quicken Loans and its parent company Rock Holdings, outlined a vision of dramatic digital disintermediation.

A new study from Pentagon Federal Credit Union finds a sizable portion of consumers will be shopping for a mortgage within two years, but it also revealed some major misconceptions surrounding the process.

Ellie Mae EVP Joe Tyrrell talks customer acquisition strategy. Crafting a personalized consumer experience, he says, starts with data.

Shifting to digital processes requires rethinking staffing levels and responsibilities. Mid-America Mortgage CEO Jeffrey Bode outlines how his company has adjusted.

LoanDepot's CEO Anthony Hsieh delivered a bracing message to mortgage lenders on Monday — strong new competitors are coming into this market, so they need to expand their offerings.

Loan officers whose habits are attuned to the refi market need to improve their relationship game to make it in this business, NBKC Bank's Dan Stevens told attendees at Digital Mortgage 2018.

The tightening of Senate races in Republican strongholds has raised the prospects of Democrats having even more influence on regulatory appointments and the legislative agenda.