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Mortgage rates plunged, sending borrowing costs for 30-year loans below 4% for the first time in 16 months, as signs of a slowing global economy drove investors to the safety of government bonds.

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati reported lower earnings because of a decline in mortgage revenue and a negative valuation adjustment on a payments subsidiary.

Demand for commercial real estate and business loans continued to rebound in many regions of the country over the past six weeks, the Federal Reserve Board said Wednesday.

Here are some thoughts on the great game of golf and how it relates to the mortgage business.

Face-to-face meetings and conversations are only half of the discussion that will happen at the upcoming MBA Annual Convention in Las Vegas.

Fay Servicing and GSF Mortgage have been approved by Ginnie Mae as issuers of the government agency's mortgage-backed securities.

MGIC Investment Corp. reported an increase in third-quarter earnings from a year ago, amid lower delinquencies and an increase in new insurance.

NMN is previewing the upcoming MBA Annual conference with a special package of preconvention content. Check out a roundup of links to the coverage.

Complications from the housing crisis led to the 2011 edition of the MBA Annual Convention getting relocated to Chicago. Three years later, the Mortgage Bankers Association is ready for its biggest conference to make its Las Vegas debut.

Mortgage application volume increased on a weekly basis as the share of applicants looking to refinance rose to its highest level since February.