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Economic uncertainty and higher rates in April contributed to the first decline in applications for new homes on an annual basis since October. View the full article

The Mortgage Bankers Association now predicts a Federal Reserve rate hike to arrive in 2027, as housing price growth also slows over the next two years. View the full article

When a company adds a new mortgage from an investor or pilots a new concept, how well it goes depends on margins and liquidity as well as loan officers. View the full article

In a settlement agreement last year, the bank will assist low- and-moderate income borrowers residing in, or buying homes in such Census tracts. View the full article

Executives from Guild and NewRez discussed the steps they are taking as participants in the pilot phase of the roll out of VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T. View the full article

The delay preserves a lifeline for competing bidder United Wholesale Mortgage, which previously reached an agreement to acquire the servicer last year. View the full article

Inflation and a possible Fed move impacting rates are concerns that product innovation and housing policy can help with, leaders said at an industry meeting. View the full article

Eligible buyers and sellers can save up to $20,000 on their next home when they transact with a Redfin agent and finance with Rocket Mortgage. View the full article

The co-author of the landmark Dodd-Frank Act and progressive congressional trailblazer Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., has died. View the full article

The real estate investment trust, while reporting a first quarter net loss, benefitted from growth and stable margins in its three mortgage production units. View the full article

The share of sellers dropping their asking price fell in April as buyer demand picked up, though Sun Belt markets — especially in Texas — still saw widespread price cuts. View the full article

Zombie properties rose quarter over quarter in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to Attom's latest Vacant Property and Foreclosure Report. View the full article

Lenders at the MBA conference say non-agency is more than just non-QM — and those still treating it as a niche product are falling behind as it becomes a core part of the business. View the full article

A capital rule overhaul could make bank charters attractive to independent mortgage banks, reshaping who controls home lending in America. View the full article

Artificial intelligence's ability to uncover and analyze granular data across large volumes of files may result in AI agents executing trades themselves, mortgage leaders said. View the full article

Starts of single-family homes declined 9%, the most since August, according to government figures released Thursday. View the full article

With the 10-year Treasury yield at levels not seen in 52 weeks, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose 15 basis points over last Thursday, Freddie Mac said. View the full article

The pace of contract signings surged at its fastest in three years in a break from the more stagnant conditions of past home buying seasons, Realtor.com said. View the full article

VantageScore 4.0 has been incorporated into the existing processes at Rocket for both the retail and mortgage broker-facing origination businesses. View the full article

Copper Ridge Ventures has joint venture businesses with mortgage loan officers and real estate professionals using the same broker model as NEXA Lending. View the full article

The lender, in addressing claims first raised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, said its activities are protected by safe harbor provisions. View the full article