Technology

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Freddie Mac has extended First American Mortgage Solution's approved distributor license to resell Freddie's valuation tools.

Home retention strategies outpaced foreclosure sales in August by a five-to-one ratio, according to the Hope Now alliance.

A wide swath of banks, from Fifth Third to SunTrust to Huntington, report big increases in refinance applications in the past few days as mortgage rates have dipped. Will it last?

Among the most intriguing aspects of DocMagic's $1.2 million acquisition of eSignSystems is the relationships DocMagic now has with vendors that private label eSignSystems technology, many of whom compete with its own document preparation software.

The second-quarter volume of commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased $24.9 billion, or 1%, from the previous quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, as some of the top investors increase their holdings.

The lackluster earnings season for regional banks continued. Executives at Fifth Third and BB&T shared concerns about margin shrinkage and other forces beyond their control, and they provided contrasts in expense control and management of interest rate uncertainty.

Get ready for the 15th Annual Mortgage Technology Awards Ceremony with a look back at photos from previous years' events.

New federal regulations have fueled significant year-over-year increases in compliance spending for all lenders, especially midsized firms.

DocMagic acquired eSignSystems, the electronic signature and e-vault division of Wave Systems Corp., for $1.2 million, the companies announced Thursday.