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Mortgage applications decreased by 0.4% and were down for the fifth straight week, as key interest rates also fell slightly, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

From falling originations to market share shifts for nonbanks and government loans, here's a look at eight key findings from the just-released 2017 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.

As the mortgage industry makes more strides with technology, the time it took millennials to close loans for new-home purchases shrank to its fastest time yet.

Despite having a qualified candidate ready to serve, Senate leadership on both sides of the aisle have ignored their responsibility to vote on Brian Montgomery's nomination as Federal Housing Administration commissioner.

Rising interest rates contributed to a 2.5% decrease in mortgage application activity, which fell for the fourth straight week.

FHA mortgage denials are higher now than they were 20 years ago. Here's a look at the 12 housing markets with the largest combined denial rates for black, Asian and Hispanic applicants.

The latest fine from regulators was leveled against the bank on Friday. But it's far from the only penalty it has paid in recent years, and more may be on the way.

Better weather allowed consumers to go shopping for homes and drive the increase in mortgage application volume compared with one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Mortgage applications decreased 1.9% from one week earlier as purchase activity was down again, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Mortgage credit availability tightened during March to its lowest level in over a year, adding another headwind to a market challenged by rising interest rates and a shortage of homes for sale.

Purchase loans made to millennial mortgage borrowers rose month-over-month in February despite interest rates increasing at the start of the year, according to Ellie Mae.

Mortgage application activity decreased 3.3% from one week earlier as purchase and refinance volume fell prior to the start of the home buying season, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The dominant player in manufactured housing lauded the Trump administration's review of construction standards, but other commenters worry the plan will undermine housing quality.

From purchase mortgage potential to challenges for loan officer productivity, reverse mortgages offer traditional lenders a mix of risks and rewards.

Mortgage applications increased 4.8% from one week earlier and rose for the fourth time in five weeks as key interest rates held steady, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

As tight housing inventory continues challenging prospective borrowers, Newfi Lending has launched a new portfolio lending platform in an effort to make homeownership more attainable.

As policymakers take another crack at housing finance reform, federal leaders and the housing lobby are once again perpetuating the false notion that ending government guarantees would cause the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage to vanish.

Closing times for refinances have fallen dramatically due to mortgage lenders' increased emphasis on home purchase loans.

The share of mortgage refinance applications dropped to its lowest level in nearly 10 years as interest rates continued to climb.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson told lawmakers that overly rigid False Claims Act enforcement had forced lenders to suffer financially for what were just minor errors, but that lenders' fears of being sued were dissipating.