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While the majority of lenders feel mortgage industry data initiatives have been valuable, their cost is clouding some originators' viewpoint, a Fannie Mae survey found.

LoanDepot Inc., a mortgage lender basing its growth around digital applications, isn't giving up on humans' role in the home-buying process just yet.

NewDominion Bank and M&F Bank are among the institutions willing to leave the industry's comfort zone to reach younger prospects.

CMG Financial is offering a new affinity marketing portal on its crowdfunding platform for down payments and positioning it as a way for employers to retain millennials.

With mortgage originations on the decline, lenders that want to regain lost volume or grow market share must work harder to identify and reach underserved borrower segments.

When a $40 million round of venture funding fell through at the last minute, digital mortgage broker Sindeo all but shut down this summer. Now recapitalized and rejuvenated, founder and CEO Nick Stamos explains why Sindeo is ready to grow again.

Mid America Mortgage will sponsor the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 NASCAR team to promote the speed of Click n' Close, its new digital mortgage rival to Quicken Loans' Rocket Mortgage.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency added a language preference question to the loan application, rejecting the mortgage industry's wishes.

Originators and real estate agents are considered more trustworthy and credible by home purchasers than online sources about mortgage information, a Fannie Mae study found.

From recruitment strategies to leveraging technology without losing the personal touch, here's a look at four challenges and opportunities for the resurgent mortgage broker channel.

The supply of homes for sale continued to shrink, but the median time to sell a home was slightly longer in August compared with the previous month, according to Redfin.

A decade after the financial crisis and housing collapse, more consumers seem in the mood to buy a new home before they sell their existing home.

Ellie Mae, looking to expand the analytical capabilities of its customer-relationship management technology, is purchasing Velocify for $128 million in cash.

Before joining NMN, our new reporter Elina Tarkazikis was a real estate agent. From endless fees to the benefits of working on a team, she explains why many things agents should know entering the business also apply to mortgage loan officers.

Zillow Group and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will attempt to negotiate a settlement to resolve an investigation into whether its co-marketing advertising for real estate and mortgage companies violates the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.

Banks pay their loan officers less than independent mortgage bankers do, but the level of sales support provided negates the difference, a study from Stratmor Group said.

A decline in overall customer brand perception has stalled mortgage servicer satisfaction, ending a multiyear trend of steady improvements, according to J.D. Power.

It’s a very large number for any bank, but Bank of America executives said the move makes good economic sense and promotes relationship-building with customers.

The national median home value was above $200,000 in June, breaking a barrier that was not reached during the housing boom.

From Indianapolis to Nashville, here's a look at the 15 hottest residential real estate markets of summer 2017.