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Kroll Bond Ratings Agency offers some preliminary guidance on examining newly available, historical data that may aid stakeholders in a credit score transition.

The lawsuit's conclusion ends fights by the rivals to depose each other's senior leaders.

The second quarter for the subsidiary of Waterstone Financial posted its highest net income since the same period in 2022, while its volume was the most in seven quarters.

A group of 14 state attorneys general, led by Tennessee, joined the chorus of opposition to the Fannie Mae pilot to not require title insurance on certain refinances

Moderating price growth and higher wages are leading to affordability relief, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

But following the gross domestic product and personal consumption expenditures reports, Treasury yields and mortgage rates fell.

ACNB is acquiring Traditions Bancorp in an in-market deal where the latter's mortgage ops will add to its insurance and wealth management units.

In considering the purchase of new digital mortgage tools, look at technology through the eyes of borrowers and how it can help ease their anxiety, originators say.

Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly declined for a second month in June as the mix of stubbornly high mortgage rates and prices deterred prospective buyers. 

While the number of refinances saw a small uptick last week, purchase lending languished as housing costs keep buyers sidelined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Sluggish gain-on-sale margins however were the result of competitive pricing in the market, the company said.

Nearly 56,000 home-purchase agreements were voided in June with the underlying cause likely affordability, a Redfin report claims.

Lower inflation and a slowing jobs market is the driver of the new forecast, but housing will not see any immediate benefits.

Contract closings decreased 5.4% from May to a 3.89 million annualized rate, data released Tuesday from the National Association of Realtors show.

Issues or errors in closing-protection letters appeared in over 45% of loans, a record-high share, according to Fundingshield.

The former president's running mate pick has garnered national attention, partially for his controversial suggestion to deport 20 million people as a solution to the lack of housing inventory.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System also reportedly had disruptions.

The monthly pace of growth in applications for new single-family constructions fell for the first time in 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

With the landmark Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron USA v. National Resources Defense Council, much of the rule making by the Federal Reserve Board, the SEC, HUD and other agencies is now open to attack, writes the Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors.

Even though the 30-year fixed rate mortgage is at its lowest level since mid-March, consumers are being cautious in returning to the market, Freddie Mac said.