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Companies reported positive numbers but see challenges in a sluggish housing environment, as federal pressure ramps up to address affordability. View the full article

Bilt members will be able to earn benefits through Venmo use, with the agreement coming after the company recently added mortgage payments to its points mix. View the full article

The tech giant provided context around Flagstar and Pennymac's moves, as it reported more Encompass and MSP clients and greater mortgage income. View the full article

Three Federal Reserve officials said they did not support the US central bank's decision to cut interest rates this week, citing inflation that remains too high. View the full article

A successful summer pilot led to wider rollout of a program, whereby Robinhood Gold subscribers will be able to find discounted rates and closing costs. View the full article

Wall Street dealers expect Bessent to signal as soon as Wednesday, when his department releases a quarterly statement on debt sales, that issuance in the $30 trillion Treasury market will keep shifting in that direction. View the full article

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen a rapid drop in the effectiveness of its cybersecurity program, according to a new report from the Fed's Office of Inspector General. View the full article

Newer automation that can serve as a wraparound to existing technology can cut servicing costs in a competitive industry, according to fintech executives. View the full article

Southern states' government-sponsored enterprise share lags outside of a small number of metros, the Center for Mortgage Access' analysis of HMDA data shows. View the full article

The lender reported $33.3 million in net income in the third quarter this year, up from the second quarter and same period a year earlier. View the full article

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering a proposal to reduce its oversight of auto finance lenders, saying the benefits of supervision may not justify the "increased compliance burdens." View the full article

The company posted its best quarter for funded loan volume and shared other green shoots including greater margins on less reverse mortgage business. View the full article

UWM Holdings set a single-day record for rate locks in September at $4.8 billion, taking advantage of the window of opportunity leading up to the FOMC meeting. View the full article

More profitable companies are weighing deals because they're bullish on their leverage or are simply eying today's big price tags, the expert said. View the full article

While Rocket increased 15 points, it slipped to 11th overall as other mortgage lenders had higher customer service score growth, J.D, Power said. View the full article

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, building on an executive order by President The President, wants to eliminate the legal framework of "disparate impact" from its implementation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. View the full article

The lender, which crossed the $1 billion origination mark for the second consecutive quarter, is bullish on several new mortgage partnerships. View the full article

Perceived risk among lenders may result from a struggle to fully understand what the technology can and won't do as advocates tout its efficiency and speed. View the full article

Hart, who came over from Ellie Mae, starts in the position of Jan. 1, as Tim Bowler moves to a new role within ICE's Fixed Income and Data Services division. View the full article

The lawsuit is the latest scrutiny over personnel moves this year at the companies under the purview of U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. View the full article

The deal significantly grows United Wholesale Mortgage's servicing portfolio, and it will increase the float on its common stock, making it more investable. View the full article

A coalition of mortgagees said the zombie seconds law negatively impacts 1.2 million junior liens statewide, despite just over 500 potential "zombie" loans. View the full article

The 30-year fixed remains in its current range, but most expect the rate to reach 6% for 2026, and one observer feels it could actually break under this point. View the full article

The deal which brings hundreds of thousands of agents under one roof also combines retail lender Guaranteed Rate's separate joint ventures with each brokerage. View the full article