Mortgages

The move comes amid intense regulatory scrutiny of the commercial real estate market that has sparked a tightening of rules for lenders and brokers.

Just because millions of empty properties are located in U.S. cities, it doesn't counter the fact that an inventory shortage exists, or fix it, LendingTree said.

The management changes come amid speculation that competition between Mr. Cooper and another player that's been more focused on digital operations is heating up.

The introduction of quarterly price data for the segment arrives as a certain type of factory-built home attracts favorable attention from consumers.

Half a million single-family and multifamily homes in Tampa Bay and Sarasota are at risk of storm surge damage, Corelogic's report said.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has voiced its support for consumers contesting a $25 statement fee on expedited payoff quotes.

The Convergence Collaborative, building on a Mortgage Bankers Association initiative in three cities, is seeking innovative solutions to the racial gap problem.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose over 20 basis points last week, putting downward pressure on home loan activity.

Home prices are one driver. Other factors also have been exerting upward pressure on housing expenses that differ by region and lift the overall average.

While rate-and-term refinance locks boomed, the rise in purchases also was telling as it was the first since the Fed started raising rates, Optimal Blue said.