Mortgages

Some companies place too much focus on their product or service and fail to invest an equal amount of time on the brand.

An examination of the details in the B of A settlement shows many examples of risky behavior, including mortgage applications that were underwritten with "shadow" guidelines that allowed exceptions to approve almost any loan.

The portfolios of the top four servicers all grew on a year-over-year basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's study.

It is looking to sell the property within the next three years as part of a plan to consolidate its office space into a single location.

Here are links to a pair of articles written by appraisers you can share with your referral sources and your clients.

The index gained 3.3% in July, which is a sign that the economic recovery is gaining momentum.

Sen. Richard Shelby isn't new to Banking Committee leadership, but he would face a crucial ticking clock if he returns as chairman of the panel next year.

Three families from a small American Indian reservation in New Mexico overcame a good many obstacles to take advantage of a USDA program that rewards sweat equity with financing to build new homes.

It would be a lot easier if we could just order mortgages on Amazon, where perhaps prime borrowers who are also prime members could get a prime mortgage with free shipping.

Ginnie Mae President Ted Tozer took issue with a government watchdog report that criticized both his agency and the government-sponsored enterprises for failing to catch the massive fraud at Taylor, Bean & Whitaker.

The earthquake in Napa County, Calif., will not impact the rating of securities backed by residential mortgage loans on Californian properties, according to Fitch Ratings.

Freddie Mac's Multi-Indicator Market Index shows ongoing U.S. housing market improvement is uneven despite employment gains in areas with stronger economies.

The Charlotte, N.C., bank has lost more than $60 billion on its acquisition of Countrywide, including the cost of last week's big settlement with the Justice Department. But its issues are hardly over. The pain will continue for years as it has hundreds of thousands of delinquent, unsellable mortgage loans to work through.

Ditech Mortgage has named Karen Totaro as its new divisional manager for the Southeast region.

Even though home prices are higher now than last year, 8.7 million U.S. homeowners remained underwater on their mortgage in the second quarter.

Allowing the Federal Home Loan Bank System to invest in mortgage-backed securities is just one of many ideas being pitched to policymakers to revive the private-label market.

The Federal Housing Administration is changing a pair of rules on interest rate payments and resets to align with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's qualified mortgage rule.

Flagstar Bancorp is negotiating with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over potential violations in the Troy, Mich., company's default servicing business.

The refi boom is dead. And while there is still refinance volume to be had, originators have to work smarter to capture and win that business.

Mortgage application volume was higher than the week before as both refinance and purchase activity increased.