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While most structured finance should withstand the effects of a rate rise courtesy of the Federal Reserve, faster increases could threaten to shock markets for commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, according to Fitch Ratings.

Who should hear consumer stories first, the CFPB or the financial services company already involved with the consumer?

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending April 17.

First Horizon National in Memphis, Tenn., swung to a first-quarter loss after it paid $212.5 million to settle an investigation into its pre-crisis mortgage dealings.

Interest rates remained stable as the real estate industry eyes the start of spring home-buying season, according to Freddie Mac.

Sandy Spring Bancorp, in Olney, Md., reported an increase in quarterly profit because of an increase in mortgage revenue.

FHFA's reduction appears likely to involve loan level price adjustments that the two government-sponsored enterprises charge borrowers and adverse market fees charged on every loan, but not a guarantee fee reduction that the industry has sought.

An economist sees early signs that the housing market is gaining momentum but she is still wary of inventory issues.

The Mile High City rises above all others across the United States when it comes to housing.

We're counting down this year's Top Producers. Check out which loan officers made the cut in the latest segment of the list!