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Pending sales of existing detached homes in the Albuquerque metro area during April shot up 23% from a year ago.

The six private mortgage insurers are jockeying to differentiate themselves with value-add services that complement their core product.

FHFA Director Mel Watt warned Thursday that to prevent a potential draw on the Treasury Department by the government-sponsored enterprises, he is willing to act unilaterally to rebuild capital at Fannie and Freddie.

The Property Assessed Clean Energy program entails a priority lien that critics dislike, but one lender ran the numbers and liked them enough to take out a PACE loan itself.

The Houston region saw more homes hit the market in April, boosting inventory and providing additional options to eager Houstonians.

A pair of real estate developers told a Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce audience that they regard New Haven, Conn., as one of the most attractive places in the nation in which to do business.

Mixed economic news kept mortgage rates just above 4% for the third consecutive week, according to Freddie Mac.

Amy Brandt has joined Docutech as its president and chief operating officer, bringing years of experience running a mortgage banker.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Union Bank urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday to narrow its approach to collecting data on small-business lending, fearing it could add costs and compliance burdens.

Walter Investment Management Corp.'s first-quarter net income included a $42 million after tax gain from the sale of Green Tree Insurance Agency.