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Title insurance underwriters saw the volume of premiums written during the second quarter increase by $456 million over the same period last year, according to the American Land Title Association.

One factor that could affect prepayments going forward is whether the federal officials decide to embark on another round of easing involving mortgage-backed securities purchases.

The California firm pushing municipalities to seize loans for borrowers owing more than their homes' values, said it would expand its proposed program to include delinquent and defaulted debt.

Eminent domain for underwater loans and laws affecting foreclosures do impact loan originators, said the board of the California Association of Mortgage Professionals.

Radian Group, MGIC Investment Corp. and Genworth Financial—saw substantial increases in their stock prices Friday, one day after Radian released robust monthly results.

The gain-on-sale mortgage juggernaut of the past few quarters will continue for banks, according to Credit Suisse.

The National Credit Union Administration has filed suit against UBS Securities claiming securities fraud in the sale of $1.1 billion of MBS.

If President Obama wins re-election in November, the Democrats' agenda for the financial policy realm will include defending their past achievements. But the GSEs will be at the top of their 'To Do' list.

Fannie Mae is getting closer to picking a technology vendor that could takeover large swaths of its processing chores.

Tommy Lister is one of three people to admit guilt so far in mortgage fraud scheme in California.