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The companies talk through their products aimed at making the processes safer and more inclusive for consumers.

The number of borrowers leaving plans outweighed a smaller uptick in new requests and re-entries.

If confirmed, Alanna McCargo would be the first Senate-approved president at Ginnie Mae since January 2017.

August’s increase in that loan type drove refinancings to take up a slim majority share of origination volume for the first time since February, according to Black Knight.

The fourth annual survey seeks to identify and recognize the best employers in the industry.

The pandemic, a refinancing boom and intensified appraiser shortage boosted appraisal alternatives in line with the rise in remote work. Now an overheating purchase market and policymaker scrutiny are shifting priorities.

Southwestern housing markets had the largest annual changes in median monthly home loan payments, with one increasing more than 30%, according to Redfin.

The underwriter also agreed to assist in the New York Attorney General's investigation of no-poach agreements in the title industry.

The company will roll out the program it has been piloting, Appraisal Direct, nationwide on Oct. 1.

While the monthly numbers are higher, they remain a far cry from pre-pandemic levels, suggesting it could be awhile before they return to normal.