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"Anything that is done around a safe and sound release is going to hinge on the effect of long-term mortgage rates," Bessent said. View the full article

Mortgage 1 Inc., founded in 1994, says customers and regulators have mistakenly contacted it instead of Mortgage One Funding, which changed its name in 2021. View the full article

Mortgage lenders still need to monetize mortgage servicing rights quickly amid the sluggish housing market, representing more opportunities for the firm. View the full article

After repeatedly blasting Janet Yellen last year over her department's strategy for issuing federal debt, it's now up to Scott Bessent to make the call on sales of Treasuries, with bond dealers conflicted over what he'll do in a pivotal release due Wednesday. View the full article

Potential policy changes, a growing product niche, new thinking about whether to outsource and technology innovations are transforming the industry. View the full article

The $300 million strong team brings with it two top producers in the state. View the full article

While Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is continuing to try and save the agency she helped create, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who benefited from crypto spending in his primary race, is a new ally. View the full article

Meanwhile, home prices are set to grow 3 to 4% in 2025, a Fitch report predicts. View the full article

The financial services unit also made a categorization change that revised comparisons to prior periods and will be working with its REIT affiliate in new ways. View the full article

Homeownership increased the most in Connecticut between 2019 and 2024. View the full article

Desmond will be succeeding Pierre Naudé in leading the bank technology provider. View the full article

While companies can use a variety of incentive programs and bonuses, businesses with staff longevity frequently rely on a more personal touch. View the full article

Letitia James and 22 other attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in a Maryland case challenging the dissolution of the consumer protection agency. View the full article

Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Russell Vought ordered bureau employees to "stand down" and perform no work, effective immediately. View the full article

With proposed tariffs on homebuilding materials working looming and a cloudy forecast for mortgage rates, young homebuyers are facing increased volatility. View the full article

Rithm Acquisition Corp. is selling 20 million units of combined stock and warrants for $10 each, with trading expected to begin on Feb. 27 on the NYSE. View the full article

Check out the 36 companies that made our list of the Best Mortgage Companies to Work For. View the full article

Members whose districts include Altadena and Pacific Palisades are behind the measure, which calls for an initial 180-day forbearance period. View the full article

Other issues have overshadowed closing costs of late but they're still a homeownership hurdle. Part five of five in a series: Automation and expenses View the full article

The Massachusetts attorney general noted some consumers were caught by surprise when they realized the full cost of their agreements after signing. View the full article

A $1 billion assessment announced Tuesday for California's FAIR Plan, the state-mandated insurer of last resort, is expected to drive up premiums as companies will likely pass some of the costs onto homeowners. View the full article

The consortium of businesses intends to work with state regulators to protect consumers as interest from secondary market investors also grows. View the full article

The Long Island-based company, which is in the middle of a makeover, saw its stock price rise sharply after reporting a net loss that was less than what analysts expected. View the full article

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was named to be acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has told the agency's staff to put a halt to all rules, enforcement actions and hiring. View the full article

Traders added to bets on interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve amid concern about the impact of US trade tariffs on global economic growth. View the full article