Several Originators have written: "I am completely confused as to why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have decided to add an extra fee to refinances. Aren't they supposed to be helping consumers? This is going to make refinancing not make economic sense for many of my clients."

Financial data provider Finicity has introduced new tools that it says will streamline the credit decision-making process for mortgages and other loans. So reports PYMNTS.com.

A man who was convicted of bank fraud in 2011 as part of a mortgage scam has been charged in connection with an alleged sports betting scheme. So reports Salt Lake City’s KSL.