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Bank of America Corp., the lender most hobbled by the collapse of the housing market, said second-quarter profit more than doubled as the mortgage business rebounded and expenses fell to the lowest since 2008.

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Mortgage applications fell 1.9% for the week ending July 10, compared to a week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey.

To avoid alienating a consumer base increasingly expecting digital options, lenders must take the plunge and update old loan origination systems that cannot accommodate today's technology demands.

Three Democratic members of Congress called on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to reissue the proposal for public comment with changes.

The onetime track star was a fixture at the Mortgage Bankers Association for nearly 20 years and a familiar face at industry conferences.

Jumbo mortgage lending is the prime driver of the increase in JPMorgan Chase's loan portfolio.

Plans to reduce U.S. Army ranks by 40,000 soldiers add pressure to military communities and raise risk for bonds used to privatize base housing, experts said.

RealtyMogul.com, a Los Angeles-based marketplace lending platform, announced a new $35 million round in venture capital funding Tuesday.

Wells Fargo said second-quarter net income was little changed as rising rates have eroded Wells Fargo's dominance in the mortgage market.

Struggling to win business in the age of QM, Impac Mortgage has relaxed underwriting requirements in hopes of attracting borrowers many other lenders won't touch.

Arbor Commercial Mortgage has been selected by Fannie Mae as a lender for its program for multifamily housing for seniors.

Fannie Mae has introduced a smartphone application designed to help potential homeowners learn how to save for their first purchase.

Companies that emphasize a diverse and inclusive workforce not only create a better work environment for employees, they also perform better financially. Here are eight ways that mortgage companies can establish and maintain a priority on diversity.

Some housing professionals have grown reluctant to participate in the Federal Home Loan Banks' Affordable Housing Program, objecting to burdensome requirements and rules that are inconsistent with other funding sources. It's time for the Federal Housing Finance Agency to make some updates.

According to a new analysis by analytics firm RealtyTrac found that it was still cheaper to buy a house than rent one during the first five months of 2015.

Commercial real estate lending and mortgages are banks' main source of hope to beat lukewarm expectations for the earnings season that begins Tuesday.

A new report from Veros Real Estate Solutions projects that homes in a higher percentage of markets will increase in value over the next year compared to the previous quarter.

Lenders must be proactive in their communication with customers to stay ahead of potential complaints and ward off regulatory scrutiny.