Although public companies reported solid gains in both production and servicing income in the first quarter, a significant number of smaller shops continued to struggle. (Includes data tables.) Read More

Defects related to liabilities on student loans, income/employment verification and the appraisal process topped the list of items Fannie warns lenders to keep alert for. Read More

Retail originations by banks and thrifts typically decline on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of a year, a trend that continued in 2024. However, retail lending was up compared with the first quarter of 2023. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

The MBA and California MBA are warning of a “crisis” in California involving property insurance as insurance options decline and premiums increase. A Senate committee also examined property insurance issues, with reactions differing based on party lines. Read More

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Older Americans could hold on to their single-family homes longer than earlier expected, according to panelists at this week’s Bipartisan Policy Center conference. Read More

FHFA’s home price index cools off; MBA’s outlook for interest rates unchanged; Treasury looking into AI use in financial services; trade groups request delay on implementation of overtime rule. Read More