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A steep mortgage servicing rights valuation change hurt earnings which included greater adjusted net income and total origination volume.

The average home buyer spends almost $32,000 in home-buying expenses, a report by Clever Real Estate claims.

While the latest data indicates ongoing demand, changes in the share of locks by category show consumers trying to adapt to market conditions, according to a report from Optimal Blue.

The annual J.D. Power survey found last fall's rise in rates put the mortgage industry in a transition period that affected satisfaction, but that has rebounded as of late.

The company also saw a slight impact from changes to real estate commissions.

U.S. military veterans and active duty personnel have four mortgage industry participants looking to enhance their ability to take advantage of their benefits.

Private mortgage insurers are having a strong year so far, although most had flat business in the third quarter, industry results show.

The bond-market selloff unleashed by Donald Trump's presidential victory last week ended almost as quickly as it began. 

The majority of bigger, rated nondepositories will start the year with leaner operations. Opportunities are narrower for smaller players and vary by channel.

Residential construction companies facing their own construction cost burdens are continuing sales incentives that have cut into some of the largest players' profit margins.