The Rate Reset Protection option enables eligible borrowers to reset and lock-in a lower rate on a conforming, jumbo and super jumbo five-year adjustable-rate mortgage up to five times during the life of the loan.

Current mortgage lending growth assessments are consistently pointing in one direction: jumbo loans, and to a lesser extent home equity credit lines. But these loans make sense only in certain areas.

GSE reports that 2013 loan acquisitions are off by less than 1% from 2012.

Stocks in this publication's Mortgage Industry Equity Composite saw price movements that ranged from an increase of more than 1% to a more than 2% decline.

Steep declines in revenue from loan fees and gains on loan sales were responsible for the overall decrease, as well as a 58% decline in income from mortgage originations.

The decrease was largely driven by losses at the company's mortgage banking subsidiary, George Mason Mortgage.

Forecasts generally call for slower home price gains that could reduce volatility but also investment returns when it comes to securitization valuations. Some recently-hot markets like California are topping out.

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This is the smallest monthly gain in almost two years and suggests the real estate recovery is losing strength.

Realtors hope 2014 will be another strong year despite new mortgage rules.

The share of sales to third-party buyers at foreclosure auctions doubles in 2013, while cash sales and institutional investor purchases also are up substantially for the year.

The latest average, weekly Freddie Mac fixed-rate declines are smaller than previous ones. The next Mortgage Bankers Association survey will show whether applications have continued to increase in response.

The inventory of houses on the market rose at yearend but it still remains tight.

KB Home experienced the best gains on the day among stocks included in this publication's Mortgage Industry Equity Composite.

In the past few years a handful of online lenders have emerged to capture 10% origination share.

The Patchogue, N.Y.-based mortgage lender is using a new platform to enhance service, sales and compliance.

Refinancing dominated application activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association's report weekly report shows.

LoanLogics is rolling out a management platform that helps improve performance and seeks zero defects.

December sales decrease in most markets, while price growth tapers to end 2013.

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