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Fitch noted that overall the performance of legacy CMBS deals, those originated before 2007, has stabilized.

Nonbank commercial and multifamily mortgage maturities will rise by 72%, to $158 billion next year, according to a Mortgage Bankers Association forecast.

Earnings at Radian Group swung to a profit the third quarter, boosted by mortgage services revenue and a lower credit-loss provision.

Small lenders are hoping a new representation and warranty framework by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer them alternatives to loan repurchases.

Mortgage rates across major loan product types rose nationally this past week, up from their lowest rates of the year.

The nearly 45% of new insurance written for other types of mortgage lenders could be a sign that the formerly credit union focused company is gaining some traction in the broader market.

In a surprise victory for mortgage servicer PHH Corp., a California judge overturned a $16.2 million jury verdict awarded to a California homeowner in July for a botched loan modification.

Fannie Mae increased its issuance of multifamily mortgage-backed securities in the third quarter.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is selling securities tied to almost $1 billion of mortgages in the latest version of bonds that allow home-loan giant Fannie Mae to share risks with debt investors.

McGraw Hill Financial said it's negotiating a possible settlement of government investigations into how its S&P unit graded commercial mortgage-backed securities and recorded a $60 million charge to cover the costs.