Mortgages

Federal Housing Administration lenders originated $63.7 billion in FHA single-family loans in the fourth quarter of 2012, up 43% from a year ago.

Mortgage application volume has declined from the previous week for only the second time in 2013.

For the second consecutive State of the Union speech, President Obama called for legislation that would allow struggling homeowners to refinance their mortgages and take advantage of lower interest rates.

The LSS platform G/Serv is now formally known as Colonnade, chosen for its “connotation of stability and support.”

The day after investors punished Radian Group for posting a fourth-quarter and full-year 2012 loss, it was the leading gainer by percentage among Mortgage Industry Equity Composite stocks on Tuesday.

We're hearing that the mortgage supply chain still needs more accountability and there is a more effective, simpler and even-handed way to provide it.

RES.NET has upgraded its Agent Portal platform to include mortgage title information and electronic loan closing services.

Lorraine Brown, the former president of mortgage document processor DocX, pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering for her role in authorizing the fraudulent signing of mortgage documents filed in Michigan.

The American Institute of Architects recognized DocMagic with a 2013 AIA Institute Honor Award for interior architecture.

Looking for the top 150 mortgage originators for 2012.

The average rate for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage according to the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace is 3.43%.

A Mortgage Grapevine poster is considering switching from Calyx Point to PointCentral and was asking his fellow originators who use that product for their opinions.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson unveiled the panel's agenda for the 113th Congress on Tuesday, emphasizing continued oversight of the Dodd-Frank reform law.

Mortgage credit is tight, inventory is low and it looks like the rise in mortgage purchase originations will be a slow grind over the next few years.

Delinquency rates declined for the fourth consecutive quarter to 5.19% in 4Q 2012, down from 5.41% in the third quarter and 6.01% at yearend 2011.

Hedge funds seeking the hottest trade of 2013 are turning to skyscrapers, shopping malls and hotels after last year’s rebound in residential real estate drove the industry’s best gains.

The Treasury Department approved a pilot program to help underwater homeowners in Oregon refinance their mortgage loans.

Fay Servicing reported a 250% increase in revenue for 2012 due to a “meaningful increase” in business volume from existing customers and incentive fees from pay-for-performance deal structures.

Based on an analysis of loans originated in 2010, CoreLogic has determined that slightly more than half of the loans produced would meet the test for the qualified mortgage safe harbor being imposed by federal regulators.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation that will accelerate the foreclosure process on vacant, abandoned properties in order to help stabilize the housing market in local communities.