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While 2017 ended with a slight dip in overall mortgage applications, the share of refinance mortgage activity rose according to a weekly survey.

Landmark Network, Inc., a Los Angeles-based appraisal management company that offers a full range of national valuation and technology solutions, recently announced the launch of Wholesale365, a specialized ...

The total value of all the housing stock across the country increased in 2017 to a value 1.5 times greater than the gross domestic product of the U.S., according to a new report.

Six cities on the U.S. coasts have 70 percent or higher households that can’t afford to buy a home, says a new study.

Learn how Fannie Mae develops and executes strategies to transfer credit risk.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in conjunction with the U.S. Census Bureau released its report on New Residential Sales for November 2017 on Friday. The ...

  Editor's note: This story was originally featured in the December issue of MReport, out now. Just over 45 years ago, Intel introduced the first microprocessor. Ten years ...

A new report finds that the average age of the typical loan officer is perceived to be between 52-55 years old and that this inaccurate perception may hinder millennials’ perception of doing business with them.

Dropping credit scores point to loosening credit standards to attract a dwindling refinance market.

The mortgage industry will face several major challenges in 2018 and beyond as housing prices continue to climb, interest rates rise, and affordability challenges remain the biggest obstacle for many potential homebuyers. In light of this, lenders should keep an eye on these trends that will emerge in 2018. Editor's note: This story was originally featured in the December edition of MReport, out now.