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The lender paid workers in commissions, and failed to provide a minimum wage over pay periods in which no loans were originated, counsel alleges.

The 51 basis point increase was inevitable after the late payment rate reached a record low in the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Despite slowing originations, the shift to a purchase-oriented market contributed to growth, while outstanding HELOC amounts also surged to its largest in over a decade, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found.

Investors are concerned that the Fed could raise rates 50 basis points at its next meeting and are pricing that risk into the 10-year Treasury.

Cleveland Fed president says the central bank is still raising rates to a level that's high enough to bring inflation down to the target.

Some markets, along with certain houses, will be very competitive, although affordability remains an issue, a report from the company concluded.

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Residential starts decreased 4.5% last month to a 1.31 million annualized rate, according to government data released Thursday.

The company's shares jumped after it reported quarterly revenue that wasnhelped by a better-than-expected period for its core advertising business.