The amount of available home equity ticked down during the fourth quarter and lenders saw a fall in demand from homeowners for home equity loans. Still, for the full year, home equity lending increased by 10.8%. (Includes three data tables.)

A federal court judge this week extended a temporary order pausing mass layoffs at federal agencies, including at the CFPB and HUD, by five days.

Warehouse commitment levels are on the rise, a sign — perhaps — of better days ahead. Meanwhile, JPMorgan continues to dominate the space. (Includes data table.)