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Fannie Mae's first-quarter profits were enough for it to rebuild its minimum capital buffer and pay the Treasury Department dividend after being forced to take a draw during the previous fiscal period.

Los Angeles County and Inland Empire home prices grew at the fastest pace in three years in March, yet another sign that the local housing market is maintaining its punch for a seventh consecutive year.

Mortgage rates dipped slightly over the past week as yields on the 10-year Treasury retreated after breaking the 3% barrier, according to Freddie Mac.

WMC Mortgage, a leading subprime originator during the boom era, could file for bankruptcy by parent company General Electric if it loses a legal proceeding regarding indemnifications on mortgage-backed securities.

The next Baltimore County executive will be responsible for fulfilling a promise made by the current one: Enticing developers to build 1,000 homes for low-income families.

As the mortgage industry makes more strides with technology, the time it took millennials to close loans for new-home purchases shrank to its fastest time yet.

Despite having a qualified candidate ready to serve, Senate leadership on both sides of the aisle have ignored their responsibility to vote on Brian Montgomery's nomination as Federal Housing Administration commissioner.

In its latest effort to reach first time home buyers, Freddie Mac is launching a new 3% down payment program that casts aside a number of restrictions in its existing low down payment offerings.

Arch Capital Group's mortgage insurance subsidiary slipped to No. 2 in market share just five quarters after completing the acquisition of former No. 1 United Guaranty Corp.

Rising interest rates contributed to a 2.5% decrease in mortgage application activity, which fell for the fourth straight week.