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Amid concerns about the added complexity of the TILA-RESPA integrated disclosures and growing demand for purchase loans, Flagstar Bancorp plans to reduce its over-reliance on third-party originations by expanding its retail mortgage business.

NVR Inc. in Reston, Va., reported more new orders and a higher mortgage capture rate in the fourth quarter from the previous year, the homebuilder reported Tuesday.

Stewart Information Services in Houston plans to eliminate its dual classes of common stock.

A drop in interest rates due to global economic worries fueled an increase in mortgage applications last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Purchases of new homes surged in December to the highest level in 10 months, closing out the best year for housing since 2007.

D.R. Horton is expanding its entry-level Express Homes brand amid first-time buyers' growing demand for both homes and mortgages.

Insurance giant American International Group’s announcement Tuesday that it plans to split off its mortgage insurance business takes the prospect of a broader breakup off the table in the short term, but some observers think the firm may still break itself up eventually.

The first three transactions of U.S. prime jumbo residential mortgage bonds issued since the financial crisis have been called without any loss, Fitch Ratings reported Monday.

The mortgage industry can better manage disparate regulatory requirements with a comprehensive approach that streamlines compliance.

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a faster pace in the year ended November, underscoring the shortage of supply amid steady demand.