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Increasing rates contributed to a sluggish pace for refinances, but the purchase market showed sustained strength.

The Federal Housing Administration has released a statement indicating it’s reviewing allegations by a group of 21 attorneys general that some mortgage companies failed to offer a modification option as required.

The compliance software provider plans to use this funding to add staff and drive customer acquisition.

December was the fifth month out of the last six in which credit conditions loosened, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.

Housing market participants are evenly split on whether rising prices will keep buyers out of the market or draw more sellers in, Zillow said.

The survey period runs through Feb. 18, so don't dally!

The Homeowner Assistance Fund was included in the American Rescue Plan Act passed last March and is intended to provide almost $10 billion in aid to homeowners.

The Change Company, a lender to Black, Hispanic and low-income borrowers, was set to merge with the former quarterback’s blank-check company. Steven Sugarman, a onetime Banc of California chief, says his company is now in talks with other investors and inviting banks to use a new digital marketplace for its loans.

The change reflects a growing focus on an emerging banker segment that sells loans to the company on a non-delegated basis and includes a greater focus on servicing retention.

Attacks directed at mobile usage are helping drive the increase, with almost 30% of related expenses coming through the channel.