Mortgages

While it is still early to see the full impact on delinquencies, 5% fewer borrowers in these areas made their monthly mortgage payment by Jan. 17.

President Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on a wide range of imports, including oil and metals, in the coming months, expanding his plans to enact sweeping trade levies well beyond those set to hit China, Canada and Mexico on Saturday.

Close to 88% of all homeowners reported staying in the same home year-over-year compared to 85.1% reported a decade ago, per U.S. Census data.

The state bill would also mandate third-party appraisal of properties and offer a three-day window for consumers to withdraw from agreements.

The financial services unit also made a categorization change that revised comparisons to prior periods and will be working with its REIT affiliate in new ways.

As part of a partnership agreement the two companies entered into, the Ramquest and E-closing platforms have shifted ownership for an undisclosed price.

Contract signings fell 5.5% to 74.2 in December, according to a National Association of Realtors index released Thursday.

Mortgage lenders still need to monetize mortgage servicing rights quickly amid the sluggish housing market, representing more opportunities for the firm.

Nations Lending claims two former branch managers diverted business to CMG Financial before leaving to their new place of employment.

Mortgage rates declined by one basis point this week, not enough to change the equation to bring consumers back into the housing market, Freddie Mac said.