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The index plumbed one of its lowest levels in years this month, underscoring the deep freeze in housing despite a recent drop in mortgage rates.

Vieaux, currently president of Finlocker, will be stepping into the role at the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization on Oct. 16.

The White House said it will appeal a circuit court ruling allowing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board while her lawsuit challenging her dismissal is litigated.

Companies are coming up with offerings to meet certain unmet needs in the market, while others are running promotions in order to get some sectors moving again.

As President Trump calls for scrapping quarterly earnings reports and switching to a six-month schedule, industry observers wonder whether the time saved would be worth the potential loss of transparency.

The dispute coincides with Trump's effort to push out Fed Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud, which the president maintains creates sufficient cause.

While equity still sits near historic highs, price growth moderation led to shrinkage of the total amount available and a rise in underwater mortgages.

Consumers are so concerned about rising costs that they often forego coverage altogether, according to two separate studies from Valuepenguin and Realtor.com.

Getting a dwindling number of mortgages distressed for over a year off the books could improve the enterprises' financial position.

California-based Linkhome Holdings' new platform allows buyers to use cryptocurrency for property purchases.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency director should spend less time on partisan attacks and social media posting, and more on trying to resolve the housing crisis.

The American Land Title Association is supporting Fidelity National Financial's efforts to stop an anti-money laundering rule from going into effect.

If the appeals court denies the Justice Department's request for a so-called stay order, the president is likely to immediately ask the Supreme Court to intervene.

Elimination of the mundane and the elevation of specialized experts able to train AI are among the changes the mortgage industry may see, its leaders say.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook described an Atlanta property at the center of a lawsuit over her attempted ouster as a "vacation home," according to documents viewed by Bloomberg News.

Make the right lending decisions by being informed and knowledgeable on the impact of flooring during appraisals, upgrades, and resale evaluations.

Roof damage can reduce a property's value and loan security. Lenders must know the warning signs that indicate major structural and financial risks.

The federal regulator terminated the wholesale lender's FHA approvals in six jurisdictions because of certain elevated default and claim rate data.

The Mortgage Bankers Association leader cited past objections on anti-competitive grounds as Trump administration officials showed signs of progress on reform.

Homes for sale inventory reached pre-COVID levels for the first time in years, while contract activity continued to soar last month, HouseCanary said.