Kristin Broughton

Hilltop Holdings in Dallas has disclosed that its mortgage unit is under federal investigation in connection with underwriting practices for loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration.

Essent Group, a mortgage insurance company based in Radnor, Pa., reported higher third-quarter profits, due to a surge in revenue from premiums.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust and its sister company, PennyMac Financial Services, reported a rise in quarterly profits.

Mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week, according to data released Thursday by Freddie Mac.

PHH Corp. reported higher third-quarter profits compared to last year, driven by gains from the sale of its fleet management business.

United Guaranty Corp. reported higher third-quarter earnings compared to last year, due to a drop in first-lien claims.

A rise in shorter-term refinances and lower cash-out volume has contributed to the rebound in home equity.

Earnings at Radian Group swung to a profit the third quarter, boosted by mortgage services revenue and a lower credit-loss provision.

Fannie Mae increased its issuance of multifamily mortgage-backed securities in the third quarter.

EverBank Financial in Jacksonville, Fla., reported higher quarterly profit due to an uptick in residential lending.

Homeowners are less confident about their ability to sell than in the previous quarter, according to Redfin.

Cities in Texas and Washington in had the strongest housing markets in September, according to Pro Teck Valuation Services.

A two-year growth streak in national home prices stalled in the second quarter, according to Fitch Ratings.

Ginnie Mae on Monday released updated net worth and liquidity requirements for issuers of mortgage-backed securities.

MGIC Investment Corp. reported an increase in third-quarter earnings from a year ago, amid lower delinquencies and an increase in new insurance.

Delinquency rates for commercial mortgage-backed securities declined steadily in September compared to a month earlier.

Mortgage delinquencies increased in August compared to the previous month, according to data released Monday by Black Knight.

Foreclosures declined 22% in August compared to a year ago, according to data released Thursday by CoreLogic.

Mortgage credit availability remained unchanged in September, according to data released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Mortgage rates dipped slightly for the week ending Oct. 2 despite strong GDP data, according to a weekly report from Freddie Mac.