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The company has not traditionally had a large presence in housing finance, but plans for government-related credit modernization have given it a boost.

The portfolio of offerings includes a buy-before-you-sell product as well as loans geared toward small-business owners, gig workers and real estate investors.

The fraudsters aren't doing anything new or sophisticated, but are successfully using familiar tactics, said reports from CertifID and FundingShield.

Mortgage delinquency rates improved during the month, but the share of borrowers late 90 days or more grew as FHA credit quality deteriorated.

Approximately 9% of current homeowners experience a labor market event that results in a negative credit shock, limiting access to their equity, Point said.

Refinancings, particularly the cash-out version, helped to drive mortgage product availability and rate lock activity during March, separate reports found.

The leading lender says its underwriters have already used Google's technology to improve from six loans a day to 14.

Once regulatory clarity emerges, the home equity investment space will attract more investors and potential new originators, a panel of industry experts said.

Self-directed IRAs and non-recourse loans open doors to real estate investing without the restrictions of traditional financing.

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