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The latest Mortgage Monitor Report published by Black Knight revealed that, even amid typical seasonal downturns, rate lock volumes declined to record lows in year-end data.

Michele M. Evans of Fannie Mae discusses the GSE’s new Positive Rent Payment Reporting pilot program and how renters on the path to homeownership can build their credit history and improve their credit score.

The MBA reports that credit standards are becoming more restrictive, as its Mortgage Credit Availability Index drops to its lowest level since March of 2013.

According to House Method’s most recent servicemember survey, respondents remained relatively optimistic about their chances of buying a house while being in the military.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency approved the use of FICO 4T and VantageScore 4.0 to score applicants for government-sponsored loans. Click through to find out more about these new scoring models.

The latest Originations Market Monitor from Black Knight Inc, shows another big slowdown in momentum in December as rate lock volumes fell across the board, driven by a 22.5% drop in purchase loan locks.   The report leverages daily rate ...

The latest Originations Market Monitor from Black Knight Inc, shows a big slowdown in momentum in November as rate lock volumes fell across the board, driven by rate/term refinance originations dropping ...

Out of America’s 100 largest cities, these are the top 10 facing the most financial hardships such as distressed accounts and decreased credit scores.

Here's what the major lenders now require for borrowers to obtain a home loan.

Many low-credit buyers are not aware of all their options. But neither should they be expected to. Brokers should help these prospective borrowers identify the homebuying product or partnership that works best for their unique scenario.