Underwriting

The Houston region saw more homes hit the market in April, boosting inventory and providing additional options to eager Houstonians.

Mixed economic news kept mortgage rates just above 4% for the third consecutive week, according to Freddie Mac.

Amy Brandt has joined Docutech as its president and chief operating officer, bringing years of experience running a mortgage banker.

The gap between what homeowners believe their home is worth and what the actual value widened for the fifth consecutive month in April, according to Quicken Loans.

JPMorgan Chase will give its Sapphire credit card customers 100,000 rewards points for closing home-purchase loans with the bank.

Private mortgage insurers have brought their once-beleaguered sector back to financial health. But rebuilding trust with their business partners is still a work in progress.

Mortgage credit availability declined in April as lenders cut back on the number of conforming products they offered.

Mortgage rates held steady in anticipation of the Federal Open Market Committee not increasing short-term rates at its meeting Wednesday, according to Freddie Mac.

Firms that offer loans to small-time landlords have been slow to tap the securitization market.