Layoffs are blurring the retirement lines for seniors
For older people who wish to stay in the workforce, a layoff or buyout can radically change their financial picture.
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FHA seeks input on buy now, pay later lending
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has opened a request for information on buy now, pay later (BNPL) lending as it seeks to understand its implications for housing affordability and stability.
Armando Falcon on the FHFA’s move toward crypto mortgages
Armando Falcon, chairman and CEO of Falcon Capital Advisors, shares how the GSEs can be prudent in piloting the use of crypto in mortgages.
NAMB issues support for CHLA white paper on LO compensation
NAMB’s letter said that the association opposes the current “rigid” interpretation of loan originator compensation regulations.
Tech Pulse: Fannie, Freddie move on fintech, crypto, fraud prevention
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced plans on fintech restructuring, use of cryptocurrency in mortgage and the fight against fraud.
FHA rescinds 12 policies as Trump administration pushes to cut red tape
Scott Turner, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which oversees the FHA, said in a statement that the rescissions are “bold, necessary and long overdue.”
FHFA Director Bill Pulte says arrested Freddie Mac would-be bomber still contacting him
FHFA Director Bill Pulte said a fired Freddie Mac employee who was arrested in March for threatening to blow up the Freddie Mac building has continued to contact him.
Moder CTO Joe Trapani: ‘The answer to everything is always data’
Moder CTO Joe Trapani talks about the shininess of gen AI and why it’s probably smart to always keep humans in the loop for some tasks.
Trump’s assault on DEI hasn’t ended federal efforts to stop appraisal bias
While the Trump administration has rolled back many regulations around appraisal bias, some remain in place.
Stable mortgage rate environment reshapes how LOs engage with borrowers
In a rare period of rate stability, lenders say that borrower mindsets — not numbers — may unlock market momentum.