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Prospective borrowers can secure significant square footage for often below $300,000 in these mostly Midwest cities, according to industry veterans.

The sharpest run-up in rates seen in over three decades slashed mortgage origination volumes, and contributed to a volatile market environment, but had some cyclical benefits for servicing.

Consumer advocates urged a district court to dismiss a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, alleging that discrimination is an "unfair," practice under the Dodd-Frank Act.

A mid-month retreat in 30-year mortgage rates back below 7% along with an increase in builder incentives may have helped support demand.

Some companies are making them available for a broader range of mortgage products, and one also offers a future no-fee refinance option.

The company, one of the nation's top title underwriters, doesn't admit nor deny the officials' findings and will affirm its compliance with the agreement for 10 years.

The company's recently purchased subsidiary, Blue Water Financial, will provide tools for asset pricing, transfer, due diligence and other tasks to ease secondary market trading functions.

In his first American Banker interview since becoming CEO two years ago, Thomas Cangemi talks about the company's transformation into a full-service commercial bank now that it has completed its twice-delayed acquisition of Flagstar Bancorp.

Mortgage-purchase applications were 4.6% higher in December from a month ago, per a Redfin report.

Fannie Mae also reportedly took assets from its small senior loan program that were part of RMF's book of business.