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Brianna Gilpin, Online Editor for MReport and DS News, is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she received her B.A. in Telecommunication Media Studies. Gilpin previously worked at Hearst Media, one of the nation's leading diversified media and information services companies. To contact Gilpin, email [email protected].

The Fed’s Latest RMBS Purchase

The Federal Reserve purchased over $7 billion in agency mortgage-backed securities last week--see the details of the purchase as well as who might be in line to take over for Fed chair Janet Yellen here.

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The Week Ahead: HUD, Treasury, and Fed Nominations

This week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Reserve System, and Department of the Treasury have scheduled spots on the Senate calendar for key nominations in their departments. See who they are as well as what else is to come in The Week Ahead.

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Digging Into Mortgage Rates

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey Thursday, revealing that 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have reached its highest mark in six weeks.

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The Mortgage Free Life: Baby Boomers

In their latest report in the Housing Insights Series, Fannie Mae delved into the number of Baby Boomers that own their homes free-and-clear compared to that of generations before them. Take a look at how the generation’s mortgage payment habits will affect their financial security as they make their way into retirement.

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Crowdfunding for a Mortgage

Soon-to-be newlyweds regularly compile their wedding registries at locations like Target or Bed Bath and Beyond, but how about for a mortgage down payment?

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Purchase Apps Up, Refis Down

Market indicators showed that mortgage applications fell for the third straight week, along with refinance applications. However, the purchase market is showing signs of growth.

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