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Secondary markets

Fannie Mae's new mortgage-scoring system aims to lift MBS demand

Greater availability of data can make it more attractive to buy MBS with loans to underserved borrowers, translating into lower interest rates for those mortgages.

By Scott Carpenter

15m ago
Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac clarify real estate commission rules

The two major government-related mortgage buyers' clarifications on real estate commissions take a path similar to that of the Federal Housing Administration.

By Bonnie Sinnock

1h ago
Originations

New home application activity in March disappoints, MBA says

While newly constructed home mortgage applications rose both on a monthly and annual basis, the gains were slower than typical.

By Brad Finkelstein

3h ago