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Mortgage rates for 30-year loans rose to the highest since October after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reiterated plans to increase borrowing costs this year and the likelihood of a Greek exit from the euro region faded.

M&T Bank reported a higher quarterly profit that reflected increased fees and higher net interest income.

June's home sales are up 12% over the same month in 2014, according to the Re/Max National Housing Report.

The housing market may get a bump from two groups — first-time homebuyers and Hispanic consumers, according to a TD Bank survey.

Federal Housing Administration endorsements continue to rise following the 50-basis point cut in January.

Residential mortgages for new-home purchases increased in June, according to an Ellie Mae report.

Mortgage Builder general manager Larry Alston is overseeing an update of the LOS aimed at the self-service customer.

Bank of America Corp., the lender most hobbled by the collapse of the housing market, said second-quarter profit more than doubled as the mortgage business rebounded and expenses fell to the lowest since 2008.

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