HUD tightens rules for FHA appraiser roster
HUD is tightening the connection between an appraiser’s state license and their ability to perform FHA work.
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2026 mortgage compliance trends show staffing strains, regulatory risks
A survey from Ncontracts reveals how financial institutions are managing compliance challenges and expectations in 2026.
Inventory, affordability take center stage in House hearing
The hearing focused heavily on interpretations of Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements and their impacts on affordable housing development.
Mortgage industry backs LLPA changes but is divided over priorities
The mortgage industry largely supports changes to the loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) matrix but remains divided on priorities, with a full overhaul unlikely amid a potential stock offering of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
AI platform aims to tackle homebuilding bottlenecks
The company’s main platform, SwiftGov, is designed to help local governments reform zoning and permitting systems while keeping sensitive municipal data on U.S. servers.
Atlas VMS names Trey Cole VP of client engagement for AIM-Port
Cole will focus on customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform.
Flueid launches enhanced title verification platform
Flueid will showcase the platform this week at ALTA ONE, offering appointments for live demonstrations, including previews of new AI features.
CFPB ends multiple lender consent orders, opens few new cases
Under the Trump administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been winding down enforcement actions against lenders and servicers while opening only two new cases.
Mortgage compliance challenges affect 60% of lenders
Carleton survey reveals 60% of organizations struggle with mortgage compliance challenges while two-thirds face monthly loan payment discrepancies.
Zillow faces class-action suit over Premier Agent, Flex commissions
Filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle, the lawsuit alleges that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.