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Carmen Inclan of Raymond James Bank recognizes customers are happiest, and business booms, when communication is prioritized.

The Senate approved a bill Thursday by unanimous consent that includes major reforms to the Federal Housing Administration condominium loan program and the Rural Housing Service loan program.

Upcoming risk retention requirements may be the proverbial straw that breaks the back of the commercial mortgage-backed securities market.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending July 15.

The $140 billion-asset company disclosed Thursday in a regulatory filing that the Federal Reserve Board downgraded its Community Reinvestment Act rating to "needs to improve."

When Congress lifted the conforming loan limit in certain high-cost housing markets, it provided some much-needed liquidity for homebuyers.

RealtyUSA has merged with Pittsburgh-based Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.

Alterra Home Loans in Las Vegas has secured an expansion capital and equity investment commitment from private equity partnership Panorama Point Partners.

Mortgage applications for new home purchases dropped slightly in June, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Rates for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage held steady this week, remaining near their all-time record low, according to Freddie Mac.