DOJ wants antitrust review of real estate commissions in Davis suit
The DOJ filed a statement in the Davis lawsuit, arguing real estate agent commissions remain inflated due to trade group rules.
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Advocacy groups see erosion of fair lending oversight, move to fill the gap
In its latest move, the Department of Justice (DOJ) this week announced the rescission of disparate-impact liability from its Title VI regulations, while other parts of the federal government have reduced enforcement of fair lending issues.
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.
Fed delivers third straight rate cut, but housing market will see limited relief
The Federal Reserve delivered another 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, setting the target range at 3.5% to 3.75%.
Coalition presses for stronger federal flood response, eyes ROAD to Housing Act
Leaders said the coalition began forming after the catastrophic July 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia.
NRMLA speaks out on the future of federal reverse mortgage programs
After federal housing leaders issued a request for information in October about the future of two key reverse mortgage programs, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) weighed in last week with a detailed list of suggestions.
Kevin Hassett is the rumored lead for Fed chair position
Kevin Hassett is the rumored frontrunner to become the next Federal Reserve chair as he aligns with Trump’s interest rate agenda.
With Powell set to move on, who are the candidates for the next Fed chair?
With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May, several candidates are in the running to become the next Federal Reserve chair.
Raphael Bostic to retire as Atlanta Fed president
Raphael Bostic, the first Black and openly gay regional Fed president, announced his retirement from the Atlanta Fed, effective in February 2026.
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.