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A pickup in refinances was offset by the first pullback in purchases in four weeks in the run-up to Labor Day, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The US 30-year yield climbed as much as four basis points to 4.999% on Wednesday before stabilizing.

The increase represents a spot of good news for homebuilders in a year marked by uncertainty surrounding tariffs and still-challenging interest rate levels.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyers blasted President Donald Trump's move to oust her as based on nothing more than a pack of "cut-and-paste" allegations related to mortgage fraud.

Figure Technology files for a $508M IPO, while co-founder Mike Cagney secures long-term control and a retention award tied to the company's growth.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency this fall as the White House looks to highlight key issues for midterm campaign voters.

Orlando-based Cogent Bank has hired a team to finance single-tenant net lease properties, an asset class characterized by exceptional credit quality.

David Lazowski, president of national recruiting and growth, talks about Fairway's aim of being an end-to-end provider through its Home.com website.

Mortgage lenders with servicing operations will have more access to automation that cancels surety bonds soon and will need a new registration to accommodate it.