Lawsuit that would provide clarity on Obama administration’s discrimination test could settle
Loans will be approved at slower pace unless impasse drags on
ClosingCorp says SmartStart can prevent RESPA violations
LendingTree reports easing of down payment, credit score requirements
Intentional misrepresentation of income shows highest jump in Q2
Critics: Focusing on outcomes, rather than intent, flies in the face of sound underwriting practices
Commentary: No telling if runup is result of QE pullback, fears of future Fed tightening, or artifact of overregulation
Commentary: Regulators' pullback from risk retention only prevents further tightening
Topics will include FHA short sales, mortgage servicing transfers, common document errors
Small down payments won't trigger 'risk retention' requirements
Union Mortgage Group expects Encompass360 to boost compliance, customer service and efficiency
Commentary: Fed bond buying 'saved our sorry patoots'
Borrowers with 'extenuating circumstances' may qualify sooner after foreclosure, short sale
Realtors see government guarantee as a must for secondary mortgage market
More comprehensive property information, loan data available within title and settlement orders