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 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.04%, another decrease this past week, according to Freddie Mac, which Thursday released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). ...

An inaugural monthly market report reveals trends that analysts say are direct results of interest-rate increases.

An economist offers insight into the latest loan application defect report, including some thoughts on how the rise in mortgage rates will impact refinancing and, as a result, increase risks for lenders.

The regional credit union will automate commissions for loan originators and loan originator assistants with LBA Ware’s incentive compensation management platform.

Sprout’s new Automated Underwriting System Express feature will provide a streamlined employment and income documentation approach for its Premier Jumbo Full Doc Program.

Here are some ways lenders can tackle costs and time-to-close in originations.

Barring some big improvements in the new listings trends over the coming months, analysts say "buyers can expect stiff competition."

The new partnership will help serve a niche market for homebuyers aged 55 and older.

An economist digs deep into trends beyond the obvious—what kind of borrowers got home financing, how mortgages were structured, and how Americans managed debt.

A newly announced extension is part of the administration’s effort to maintain new mortgage originations and allow 203(k)-funded rehabilitation projects to continue, even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.