A Michigan real estate developer has been federally indicted for mortgage fraud, tax evasion and false statements to tax authorities. So reports the Lansing State Journal.

A federal grand jury has indicted the former head of an Oklahoma City-based mortgage company on charges of fraud and money laundering. So reports The Oklahoman.

Bill Bodnar of The Mortgage Market Guide discusses the impact of fresh fear about COVID-19 and the correlated market volatility. He contrasts that fear with positives, such as the recent surprising jobs report, the impact of the stimulus efforts, pent up demand and more.