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Given the improving U.S. economy, mortgage rates will probably not fall back under the 4% mark anytime soon.

Loan defaults associated with the three late summer hurricanes could have a more immediate effect on MGIC Investment Corp.'s secondary market capital cushion than proposed changes by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Sentiment among America's homebuilders eased in January to the second-highest level since 2005, a sign the housing market will continue to make strides this year.

Fueled by a rush for housing after wildfires burned thousands of homes, a record amount of money changed hands in the Sonoma County, Calif., real estate market at the end of 2017.

A shortage of Orlando houses on the market — particularly in affordable price ranges — is a concern for the region's leading industry group.

The percentage of refinances grew to 40% of all closed loans in December, according to Ellie Mae.

Even as mortgage rates rose to their highest level since March, application activity increased from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Bank of America's mortgage banking business reported a loss for the fourth quarter driven largely by representations and warrants provisions.

Default rates in second mortgages and bank cards rose notably in December, suggesting consumers are having trouble managing increased spending.

National Credit Union Administration Chairman Mark McWatters has not even been announced as President Trump's pick to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but his potential nomination already is uniting diverse groups in opposition.