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Fannie Mae has introduced a smartphone application designed to help potential homeowners learn how to save for their first purchase.

Companies that emphasize a diverse and inclusive workforce not only create a better work environment for employees, they also perform better financially. Here are eight ways that mortgage companies can establish and maintain a priority on diversity.

New prime jumbo residential mortgage-backed securities issuance looks on track to outpace last year's levels, Fitch Ratings announced Monday.

Some housing professionals have grown reluctant to participate in the Federal Home Loan Banks' Affordable Housing Program, objecting to burdensome requirements and rules that are inconsistent with other funding sources. It's time for the Federal Housing Finance Agency to make some updates.

According to a new analysis by analytics firm RealtyTrac found that it was still cheaper to buy a house than rent one during the first five months of 2015.

Commercial real estate lending and mortgages are banks' main source of hope to beat lukewarm expectations for the earnings season that begins Tuesday.

A new report from Veros Real Estate Solutions projects that homes in a higher percentage of markets will increase in value over the next year compared to the previous quarter.

Lenders must be proactive in their communication with customers to stay ahead of potential complaints and ward off regulatory scrutiny.

A new platform developed by Overture Technologies seeks to pair consumers and lenders online without charging for advertising by the number of clicks or leads generated.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending July 10.