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U.S. housing-finance reform may be even more remote thanks to a provision in the Senate's transportation bill that uses the mortgage giants as a source for funds, according to lawmakers and industry groups.

Interest rates for fixed mortgages fell in the week ending July 23, but short-term adjustable-rate mortgages saw modest increases, according to Freddie Mac's primary mortgage market survey.

Home sales involving distressed properties and cash sales both declined in June compared to a year ago, according to RealtyTrac.

Old Republic International Corp. doubled its title insurance revenue during the second quarter, while First American Corp.'s commercial title business was a significant driver of growth.

Texas Capital Bancshares in Dallas has formed a mortgage correspondent aggregation business line, to complement its existing mortgage finance business.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new integrated disclosure regulations could pose problems for warehouse line providers along with their mortgage lender clients.

Zillow Group in Seattle has agreed to buy DotLoop in Cincinnati, a provider of real estate document technology.

The West Coast continued to dominate the top housing markets across the country in terms of property values, according to the most recent Home Value Forecast offered by Pro Teck Valuation Services.

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, reported higher quarterly in profit that reflected higher in mortgage banking fees and steady loan growth.

The Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday said the housing market recovery has shifted to "a higher gear," and it raised its forecasts for total originations and home purchases for this year and 2016.