Technology

Housing for America's growing older population that needs to be affordable, physically accessible and close to support services "is in too short supply," according to a joint report from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies and AARP Foundation.

Kofax, a maker of imaging and business process management software, is acquiring Softpro, a provider of fraud prevention and electronic signature software based in Boeblingen, Germany, for $34.7 million in cash.

For the average consumer, bundling purchases is a proven approach to improving value while reducing cost.

Such a system will not erase past violations, but it can help convince a regulator that a lender is invested in doing business the "right way."

Redfin's July 2014 Housing Market Tracker report finds flat residential real estate price growth in all 35 markets included in the report for the first time in five months.

Following one of worst quarters in six years, federally-insured banks and thrifts experienced a rebound in retail mortgage originations in the second quarter.

Some companies place too much focus on their product or service and fail to invest an equal amount of time on the brand.

An examination of the details in the B of A settlement shows many examples of risky behavior, including mortgage applications that were underwritten with "shadow" guidelines that allowed exceptions to approve almost any loan.

The portfolios of the top four servicers all grew on a year-over-year basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's study.

The index gained 3.3% in July, which is a sign that the economic recovery is gaining momentum.