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The plan that the Federal Housing Finance Agency floated calls for Freddie Mac to actively invest in some new closed-end seconds as cash-out refinancing subsides.

Conventional lending drove volumes higher, particularly in the purchase market, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Greater availability of data can make it more attractive to buy MBS with loans to underserved borrowers, translating into lower interest rates for those mortgages.

While newly constructed home mortgage applications rose both on a monthly and annual basis, the gains were slower than typical.

A pair of metrics that examine competition in the marketplace went in different directions in March, Zillow found.

The move advances the Biden administration's interest in testing whether skipping a title insurance policy or an alternative for some mortgages would be a cost-saver.

Sonu Mittal reflects on how technology can improve fraud prevention and Freddie Mac's efforts help make loans safer and less expensive .

Those who raced ahead of the pack of loan originators last year went the distance by offering exceptional customer service, catering to niche pockets of demand in the market.

Home loan originations were tepid in the first quarter, but higher margins helped large depositories bolster income even when the drop was particularly steep.