We're hearing that the Chinese military may be responsible for attempts to hack into the databases of U.S. corporations, which is starting to rattle some cages in the financial industry, including lenders.

VantageScore Solutions has reconstructed its credit scoring model both to aid lender implementation and consumer understanding.

Real estate information provider DataQuick has introduced a new set of portfolio analytics.

Commercial and multifamily debt outstanding increased nearly $30 billion during 2012, with a 4Q12 increase of nearly $22 billion, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Technology Credit Union has increased its lending limits on super jumbo loans up to $8 million on ARMs and $3 million on fixed-rate mortgages.

Federal Reserve Gov. Elizabeth Duke said the improving housing market shows that the central bank’s $85 billion in monthly purchases are working to boost the economy.

C3 Compliance Consultants Inc. and industry vendor ComplianceEase have agreed to a joint marketing arrangement.

2013 is the year the housing market will see even stronger recovery.

Mortgage companies cut their payrolls by 2,000 full-time employees in January after hiring 2,700 in December.

Freddie Mac purchased $43 billion in mortgage loans and securities in January, up 38% from the month prior.

Consumer attitudes toward housing and the overall economy are on opposite tracks, according to Fannie Mae’s latest national housing survey.

Genworth U.S. Mortgage Insurance has created a rate and comparison tool for loan officers.

As the housing market heads into the busy spring selling season, signs are not looking good for prospective buyers looking to purchase a new home.

The housing sector is once again proving to be “The Little Engine That Could.”

New technology brings the promise of improved processes—and most lenders understand that.

Residential real estate brokerage ZipRealty has released a proprietary technology tool designed to verify for consumers the sales status of homes they find online.

Redfin added that increased offers does not necessarily mean increased sales because of the supply shortage.

For at least the past 25 years the residential mortgage industry has gone through one refinance-driven boom-and-bust cycle after the other.

Massachusetts foreclosure activity fell dramatically through January due to double-digit decreases in both starts and completed foreclosures.