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Treasuries are sliding after companies added more jobs than expected last month, sending a mixed signal to traders who are watching the labor market for signs the Federal Reserve needs to aggressively cut interest rates.

The bank just added an additional $6 million to a program that pays for a 2 percentage point buydown in the mortgage rate for eligible borrowers.

The launch of joint-venture business Aclara Lending comes through a new agreement between the real estate enterprise and mortgage broker Barrett Financial Group.

Last week's lukewarm results come after a two-year high in application activity.

Mortgage applications were up and rates were down in the wake of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, but experts wonder will that be enough to counteract higher housing prices.

The president of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers shares her outlook for the trigger lead bill, secondary-market refinancing restrictions and more.

The top five credit unions have combined first mortgage loans and lines of credit of more than $104 billion as of June 30.

In their only vice presidential debate, Democratic nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talked about how housing should not be considered a "commodity," while Republican Sen. J.D. Vance tied housing shortages to illegal immigration and government regulation.

Activist John Hope Bryant has suggested the 40-year mortgage as a solution to affordability issues for first-time buyers. While it has some support, industry players also note questions about practicality remain.

The merger between the two retail mortgage businesses will grow the company's footprint, especially in the Pacific Northwest, according to Synergy One's CEO.