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Lenders cannot afford to relax when it comes to performing regression analysis and fair lending training, but may find if they have strong compliance that they have more pricing options.

With the right products and markets, loan officers can be better compensated even as they close fewer loans.

While the government-sponsored enterprises' move to allow down payments as low as 3% comes with some inherent risks, Fannie Mae executives are confident they can responsibly administer the new guidelines to ensure they're an effective tool for increasing access to credit.

Hiring in the mortgage sector increased for the fifth straight month in September.

Borrowers must have other factors such as housing counseling, stronger credit histories, or lower debt to income ratios to qualify for new low-down-payment loans, said FHFA Director Mel Watt.

Make certain your loan officers do not go off on their own and cause your company to be disciplined by regulators.

Hilltop Holdings in Dallas has disclosed that its mortgage unit is under federal investigation in connection with underwriting practices for loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration.

Impac Mortgage Holdings lost $1.2 million this past quarter as total revenue declined by $4.6 million from the same period in 2013.

TRI Pointe has launched a new platform that is meant to provide homebuyers with end-to-end support throughout the closing process.

Essent Group, a mortgage insurance company based in Radnor, Pa., reported higher third-quarter profits, due to a surge in revenue from premiums.