Originations

Bonnie Kreamer admitted to arranging various real estate transactions for her own profit.

A federal judge in Chicago ordered the bank to pay $1.5 billion in damages and $986 million in interest.

Now that the U.S. government can borrow more money, a mortgage grapeviner is concerned about a possible tax increase.

Huntington Bancshares also closed 22 branches and cut other costs in the quarter, as results from the first half were weaker than projected.

There are valid circumstances where referrals could be permitted but generally this practice should be prohibited.

U.S. Census data show this segment of the population is the fastest growing in the United States and is projected to account for most of U.S. population growth through 2060.

First Horizon National set aside $200 million to cover its repurchase agreement with Fannie as well as higher estimated losses from the mortgage business it sold in 2008.

Mortgage brokers throw up their hands in frustration over the emerging regulatory landscape and its many uncertainties.

RHS is slowly re-opening its single-family loan program that was closed during the government shutdown.

The pace of home price appreciation during the third quarter of 2013 was only half during the second quarter.

Investors' appetite for home loan guarantors is climbing as the U.S. property market rebounds at the fastest pace in seven years and the government retreats from backing mortgages.

Shellpoint Partners LLC's second sale of U.S. home-loan securities bonds without government backing are now tied to $250 million of loans. The issuer had earlier called for the deal to be backed by $308 million of loans.

Home Loan Servicing Solutions attributes a nearly 50% increase in the unpaid principal balance of its mortgage loan portfolio to completing the acquisition of Ocwen assets on July 1.

Mortgage Master and Washington Federal each had data errors in their 2011 reports.

Four Mortgage Industry Equity Composite stocks closed lower on Thursday.

Lenders and investors can breathe a little easier now that the IRS is verifying borrower’s income.

TDB is adding staff at a time when competitors are reducing their size.

A report by Re/Max shows housing recovery is losing momentum and prices are adjusting accordingly.

Now that the shutdown is over, the Mortgage Grapevine is discussing which party has the most blame for what happened.

It is becoming more and more common and the fun starts when the financial assistance from parents is attempted to be combined with a traditional mortgage.