Industries

The commercial real estate loans that underlie commercial mortgage-backed securities posted a modest increase in price from August to September, according to DebtX.

Genworth Financial agreed to sell a European mortgage insurance operation to AmTrust Financial Services Inc. as CEO Tom McInerney divests assets to bolster capital amid tighter regulation on companies that back home loans in the U.S.

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a faster pace in the year ended August, a sign the industry continues to strengthen on improving demand.

The financial condition of the Federal Housing Administration’s mortgage insurance fund has improved “significantly” over the past year, Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro predicted late Monday.

First Mortgage Corp. in Ontario, Calif., has stopped originating mortgages and plans to cease operations.

The homebuilder says his mortgage shop was ready for the new mortgage disclosures. No problems so far.

Home prices increased 0.3% from July and 5.5% year-over-year in August, putting them just below their precrisis peak, according to Black Knight Financial Services.

Purchases of new homes slumped in September to a 10-month low, disrupting a trend of steady improvement this year in the industry.

Housing markets across the U.S. continue to gradually improve, according to Freddie Mac.

Consumer demand for apartments continued to rise in the third quarter, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council.

Astoria Financial, a New York City-area thrift under pressure from activist investor Basswood Capital Management to boost the share price, is exploring a sale, according to people familiar with the matter. The stock climbed as much as 6.2%.

Lawmakers and industry groups are urging FHA to update condo rules to provide more homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers.

Mortgage rates fell this week as investors acted on Federal Reserve Gov. Daniel Tarullo's doubts on an interest rate increase occurring before the end of the year.

CoreLogic reported a sharp decline in third-quarter profit, on higher expenses and unfavorable currency translations.

A pair of title insurers expect to suffer from TRID implementation hangover in the fourth quarter as the slowdown in mortgage applications related to implementation will affect them as well.

Sales of previously owned homes rebounded in September to the second-highest level since February 2007.

Home prices rose in August as low borrowing costs and sustained job growth fueled demand amid a tight inventory of properties on the market.

The volume of loans closed in a Department of Housing and Urban Development program for seniors housing declined over the past 12 months.

An increasing number of renters are considering whether to purchase a home, according to a TD Bank survey.

Refinancings as a portion of the total origination market rose slightly from August to September, according to Ellie Mae.