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While the absolute number of housing markets that are less affordable than their historic norms remains small, there is concern over rising home prices forcing consumers out of the market, according to RealtyTrac.

The new consumer disclosure rule known as TRID has increased origination costs for lenders, but at the same time has boosted borrowers' satisfaction in the loan-closing process, according to a new study.

Total mortgage applications declined last week, as volume was once again impacted by the drop-off in refinancings, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Purchases of new homes climbed in February for the fourth time in the last five months as demand snapped back in the western U.S.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has implemented a new rule that broadens the ability of lenders in rural and underserved areas to originate qualified mortgages.

Fannie Mae is marketing its second offering of the year of Connecticut Avenue Securities transferring the credit risk on mortgages that it insures.

The House passed a bill late Monday to extend foreclosure relief for military service members through the end of next year.

The rise in technology use can open the door for all variations of fraud and theft, but companies can look to existing tools as models in the battle against criminal forces.

Home prices rose in January as shoppers competed for a limited inventory of listings.

Todd Sherman, who with his brother Tyler Sherman co-founded mortgage software developer Motivity Solutions, has died.