Industries

Mortgage interest rates increased for the third consecutive weak as strong housing data supported the market, according to Freddie Mac.

CIT's John Thain and OneWest's James Otting, scheduled to speak today at a public hearing on their $3.4 billion M&A deal, will face complaints from community activists that they owe the public more after receiving substantial government help during the financial crisis.

CoreLogic saw fourth-quarter revenue increase thanks to growth in its data and analytics business, driving the company into the black.

Low mortgage rates and moderating home price growth made December the fourth consecutive month to feature improved market stability, according to a report by Freddie Mac.

Genesis Capital, which lends to investors in distressed single-family properties, will soon have a fresh source of leads for new business.

LendingTree markedly increased its net income in the fourth quarter, based on strong results for both its mortgage and non-mortgage products.

New homes sold at a faster pace than forecast in January, a sign of stabilization in the housing industry.

Mortgage application volume declined for the third consecutive week as interest rates continue to rise.

A new service has been launched that assists consumers who were previously turned down for a mortgage or need help building their credit.

Mortgage sales people need to make an honest assessment of why a loan application failed to close.

The Sunshine State's housing market looked a bit brighter in January thanks to inventory stabilization and higher median prices, according to data released by Florida Realtors.

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities appreciated at a faster pace in the year ended in December, a sign that a limited supply is forcing up property values.

With the economy recovering, Chris Hurn saw an opportunity to start another company focused on Small Business Administration 504 loans — his longtime specialty — and spread the word to business owners about the benefits of owning their facilities.

Home prices fell slightly in December, keeping values down by more than 10% from the peak reached before the crisis, according to a monthly report from Black Knight Financial Services.

Financial services firm Radian Group has hired Clifford Rossi to be its chief economist and senior vice president.

You'll need to earn more in San Francisco than throughout the rest of the country to afford a median-priced home.

The Real Estate Roundtable's quarterly Sentiment Index dipped slightly during the first quarter of 2015.

Sales of previously owned homes fell more than expected in January as a tight supply forced up prices, showing the residential real estate market faces an uneven recovery.

NMI Holdings, the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corp., reported a net loss again in the fourth quarter as it saw growth in new insurance written.

The number of new households being formed has finally recovered post-recession, according to a new study from the University of Southern California.