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First Financial Network reached a five-year agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to value, market and sell assets held in FDIC receiverships.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Freddie Mac’s weekly survey climbed by four basis points to 3.42%.

Mortgage companies can pay their loan officers quarterly and annual cash bonuses under the final LO compensation rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

There were two events in the weeks leading up to the New York Association of Mortgage Brokers annual convention which would have an impact on attendees and their immediate future.

The author sees elements of mutual fund sales in the commercial originations business.

Economists expect the housing recovery to continue this year building off of the momentum generated in 2012 despite some challenges that could hinder future growth.

The Federal Home Loan Bank System has a new $3 billion, two-year global note in the works that it has plans to price Thursday.

Someone looking for private financing of a construction deal has posted on the Mortgage Grapevine with the terms and conditions he or she is seeking.

JPMorgan Chase plans to eke out every last profit from the government's Home Affordable Refinance Program for underwater borrowers.

Global DMS has integrated its valuation management software with LendingQB’s loan origination system.