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Appraisal appeal rules announced by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA set to go into effect in three weeks, will now be required starting on Oct. 31.

Mortgage bonds tend to lag Treasuries when it's unclear where rates are going, because changes in yields can have a big impact on how many borrowers refinance their home loans.

While the REIT still seeks to grow servicing, it's been willing to sell for the right price as it responds to new rate-related risks and opportunities.

The company earned about the same in the second quarter but less versus the prior period as it added to credit reserves due to loan acquisition activities and higher mortgage rates.

Nearly all of the business came from home purchases, but reflecting the decline in mortgage volume and a revived Federal Housing Administration offering, fewer people overall used the product.

Election speculation about policy change at Fannie Mae has boosted its stock slightly this year. It's also profitable, but there's much more to consider.

Kroll Bond Ratings Agency offers some preliminary guidance on examining newly available, historical data that may aid stakeholders in a credit score transition.

But the industry-backed proposal differs by $13 million from the House version of the appropriation bill and it is not likely to get resolved until after the November election.

Catch up on the housing and mortgage industry issues pushing to the forefront of the 2024 election — and how each campaign is responding.

Climate change is leading to an increase in frequency of catastrophic weather events, causing property damage and issues with homeowners insurance.