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Appraisers are often the only party involved in a real estate transaction that has no "skin in the game," unlike mortgage originators and real estate agents.

The 3%-down payment mortgage has been made available to consumers with a speed rarely seen in this business, in large part because more lenders than ever are selling loans directly to Fannie and Freddie.

Farmland Partners has expanded its secured note line of credit with Farmer Mac to $150 million, from $75 million.

NCUA has filed suit against another big banking company over mortgage-backed securities.

The number of mortgages outstanding is down considerably from pre-recession levels but is starting to slowly increase. How much further it needs to go depends on certain public policy goals.

Mortgage applications increased slightly last week due to higher refinance and purchase activity.

It is one thing to have production goals for 2015. It is another to have something in place that provides some checks and balances to make sure you stay on track.

As the mortgage industry heads into the New Year, National Mortgage News is taking a look at the biggest trends and topics that will shape 2015.

As the real estate market ramps back up, lenders are looking for ways to diversify their portfolios, even if the returns are slim.

Georgia's Department of Banking and Finance has finalized a cease-and-desist order against Community Legal Center.