Originations

The move will lead to a 10% reduction in volume for this funding source.

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Fixed mortgage rates came in lower on average week-to-week, but Federal Reserve minutes suggest a reduction in rate-lowering bond purchases is in the works.

Many would-be buyers were shut out during the previous summer and spring seasons.

Loan officers looking for greener pastures have to realize that when it comes to earning money, one plus one does not equal five.

The more compelling discussion at this week’s tech show of business success this coming year was capacity, conversion and compliance.

Federal judges have ruled no valid claims of fraud exist against MERS in which plaintiffs claimed the company’s role in a deed of trust caused them injury.

Buyers are purchasing properties “sight unseen” in New York and demand is strong on the coasts, Texas and in suburban Detroit.

Many lenders are worried they may face more disparate impact cases once the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new mortgage rules go into effect in January.

The mortgage industry’s shift toward a purchase-driven market increases the risk of fraud, and that was evident in the third quarter, particularly for jumbo loans.

Limited supply and higher mortgage rates have restrained momentum in the housing-market recovery.

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Purchase applications were up 6% as data show a reversal in the previous week’s rate spike.

Underutilized low-income housing tax credits used to fund apartment construction could help offset a decline in multifamily financing availability, if lenders are willing to lower their minimum loan sizes.

Brokers are either staying where they are or looking to become retail branches, says industry executive.

The scheme targeted distressed borrowers at risk of foreclosure by promising them a HAMP mortgage modification in exchange for a $400 to $900 upfront fee.

There were nine Mortgage Industry Equity Composite stocks which closed higher than they did on Monday, seven closed lower and one closed unchanged.

Norcom Mortgage spent more than a year working to upgrade its loan origination system, and recently went live with their provider.

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