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With interest rates remaining steady, refinances are increasing, according to a recent report. Click through to learn the factors affecting refis and what their rise means for consumers.

What are the steps that lenders should take to secure their information as well as that of those they serve from cyber crimes like wire frauds?

Americans are sitting on over $6 trillion in home equity, however, many are unwilling to tap into their equity with home equity loans or HELOCs. Those that do tend to put it right back into home repairs. How might homeowners make better use of their equity?

Mortgage payments are up year over year, outpacing home prices, according to a recent study. What has driven these rates up?

Housing starts were up in August, according to a recent survey, though permits are down. Hear from experts on what factors may impact new contruction in the near future.

Here’s what attendees learned from three labs covering different aspects of the mortgage industry on the last day of the Five Star Conference.

The Women in Housing Awards Banquet at the Five Star Conference honored the achievements of women leaders from the industry on Tuesday. Which of the 25 finalists received the inaugural Keystone Awards?

First mortgage originations have increased steadily, but other loan types have fallen behind. Click through to see how home equity loans and other credit types have performed lately.

According to a recent report, home prices increased year over year, but lagged behind previous year’s increases. Additionally, potential existing-home sales increased, underperformed their potential.

Despite affordability concerns, the single-family construction market has stayed relatively strong. Is this strong construction market improving the inventory shortage?