Technology might be key to stay in compliance with the QM rule.

Slower home sales activity is affecting the need for low downpayment credit enhancement.

The home price index has risen month-over-month from November 2012, but nine out of the 20 cities tracked posted slight price declines from September to October.

Foreclosure sales drag Florida metros down to the bottom of the ratings list.

The housing crisis prevented this from happening sooner.

The median time it takes for a property to enter into contract increased by three days during the month.

Movement in the lower-end market is foreshadowing what will happen with values in 2014.

The index is up 10 basis points month to month, but nearly 9% year over year.

Contracts to purchase previously owned homes rose less than forecast in November, indicating higher borrowing costs are holding back the recovery in residential real estate.

This segment has some vitality after three of the top four buyers had pulled out starting last year.

The savings bank, ranked 45th by total volume, wants to grow its mortgage operations.

The pace of loan modification activity slowed during each of the first three quarters of 2013.

An unexpectedly better jobless-benefit claims report and the taper contributed to the rise.

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Fidelity National Financial, the largest U.S. title insurer, won approval from U.S. antitrust regulators for its $2.9 billion acquisition of Lender Processing Services.

Tight supply and rising prices may have forced some buyers to the sidelines.

Prices have increased across the U.S. as investors drain markets of inventory and improving employment brings in more buyers.

The number of homes in foreclosure fell sharply in 3Q as fewer and fewer borrowers fell behind on their mortgages, according to a report by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Improvements in the internal control environment, investments in servicing technology and improved internal audit and Reg AB results led to the ratings changes, according to Fitch.