Mortgages

A letter has been sent to the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency demanding more information about the settlement.

New forms need to be revised to account for recent regulatory changes, but laying the groundwork for the new documents will be tough.

Some of the country’s most distressed neighborhoods will benefit from a new round of federal funding that simultaneously promotes community redevelopment planning and transformation through housing, services and job creation.

U.S. foreclosure inventory through October is at its lowest point since the end of 2008, LPS data reveal.

The company was sued by a borrower over allegations of not properly disclosing payment option adjustable rate mortgages.

The new deal adds to evidence suggesting that private label residential mortgage-backed securities issuance is making a comeback after hitting a speed bump earlier this year.

News that the Fed decided to continue the quantitative easing asset purchase program has left real estate investment trusts worrying about the future of the mortgage REIT market.

There were 14 of 17 Mortgage Industry Equity Composite stocks that closed higher on Thursday and eight of those gained more than 2%.

Almost 500 properties across various industry sectors back the net lease commercial mortgage-backed securities deal.

The insurer underwrites all of its policies and therefore can offer relief in less than 36 months.

The good news is that the recovery in home prices seen in much of the U.S. is real and, we believe, sustainable. But we are far from finished building a strong foundation for a full recovery in housing markets, especially home finance.

The move will lead to a 10% reduction in volume for this funding source.

The Steve Fraser Visionary Award is a lifetime achievement award that honors the accomplishments of an outstanding mortgage technology innovator, visionary or evangelizer. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2013 MT Award.

About 1.4 million homeowners regained positive equity from the second quarter to the third quarter, which is the biggest quarterly drop recorded by Zillow.

Fixed mortgage rates came in lower on average week-to-week, but Federal Reserve minutes suggest a reduction in rate-lowering bond purchases is in the works.

Many would-be buyers were shut out during the previous summer and spring seasons.

Loan officers looking for greener pastures have to realize that when it comes to earning money, one plus one does not equal five.

The more compelling discussion at this week’s tech show of business success this coming year was capacity, conversion and compliance.

Federal judges have ruled no valid claims of fraud exist against MERS in which plaintiffs claimed the company’s role in a deed of trust caused them injury.