Mortgages

Lower rates during the period helped independent mortgage bankers make money on their originations but they posted losses on servicing.

Freedom Mortgage CEO Stan Middleman weighs in on the Fed, servicing policy, and broker-to-banker moves as he comments on challenging career experiences in his new biography.

New Mexico is the state least wanting to refinance, with 369.38 keyword searches per 100,000 people.

A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that HUD's handbook allowed, but did not require servicers to offer partial claim workarounds in tandem with funds from HAF.

The study found nonbank lenders charging the highest interest rates and most points, and fintech pricing more in-line with depositories.

The real estate investment trust reported a GAAP loss and thin earnings available for distribution as a result of market shifts that also affected some peers.

The Trump victory is considered a positive for changing the status of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but what would that do to interest rates?

Applications broke a seven-week losing streak, but uneven rates muted any significant gains.

A steep mortgage servicing rights valuation change hurt earnings which included greater adjusted net income and total origination volume.

The average home buyer spends almost $32,000 in home-buying expenses, a report by Clever Real Estate claims.

Foreclosures were up month to month in October, while future indicators, such as mortgage delinquencies and trouble making all debt payments, came in higher as well.

While the latest data indicates ongoing demand, changes in the share of locks by category show consumers trying to adapt to market conditions, according to a report from Optimal Blue.

The annual J.D. Power survey found last fall's rise in rates put the mortgage industry in a transition period that affected satisfaction, but that has rebounded as of late.

The two companies will retain ties as Daniel Wallace moves to an operational leadership position at a time when non-agency mortgage opportunities are opening up.

The company also saw a slight impact from changes to real estate commissions.

U.S. military veterans and active duty personnel have four mortgage industry participants looking to enhance their ability to take advantage of their benefits.

Private mortgage insurers are having a strong year so far, although most had flat business in the third quarter, industry results show.

The majority of bigger, rated nondepositories will start the year with leaner operations. Opportunities are narrower for smaller players and vary by channel.

Residential construction companies facing their own construction cost burdens are continuing sales incentives that have cut into some of the largest players' profit margins.