Senators demand answers from Pulte on plans to take Fannie and Freddie public

Sen. Elizabeth Warren led calls for the FHFA director to explain how mortgage borrowers would be impacted
Power Moves: Notable mortgage industry additions and promotions

Companies and groups with noteworthy moves from May 19 to June 4 include Prosperity Now, NAR and Rate
Freddie Mac mortgage rates survey offers glimmer of hope

Rates fell for the first time in three weeks
CFPB drops its own rule, claiming legal overreach

The Section 1033 rule, which was mired in legal challenges, made it easier for consumers to share financial information
Mortgage applications fall for the third consecutive week

Potential borrowers continue to ‘hold out for larger rate drops’: MBA
HELOC withdrawals surge as owners tap into record home equity levels

Homeowners had $11.5 trillion of accessible home equity heading into the second quarter
What not to do when applying for an SBA loan

Avoid these common mistakes when seeking financial help from the Small Business Administration
The slow and cumbersome lending process gets a makeover

Artificial intelligence can tap into data to add certainty in an uncertain time
These five moves can optimize your mortgage business

Build a business that can thrive in any situation and doesn’t just react to market conditions
Don’t wait for a seat at the table — bring your own chair

The mortgage industry offers a wealth of opportunity for women of color