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New data shows that four out of the five least affordable cities in North America reside in the U.S.

A new study highlights the origination cost difference in 2017 vs. 2010. Learn what’s leading to higher business costs.

The newest index data on the interest rates of loans was released. See how much has changed compared to last month.

Which companies are merging, and what professionals are moving? See some highlights in this update of the housing and mortgage industries.

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs met to hear testimony regarding the nomination of Brian Montgomery, as commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration—and declared the next steps to proceed with his confirmation.

This week, the eyes of the industry will be on Capitol Hill as Brian D. Montgomery fields questions from the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs pertaining to his nomination as Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

Drilling down into enforcements of the False Claims Act, MBS reductions from the Fed, and updates to Freddie Mac’s credit transfer risk program, were detailed in a recent report.

Listen up, lenders. These days, online origination is increasingly a thing, as more and more would-be mortgagees take matters in their own hands.

In a recent report, newly constructed homes tend to sell more compared to older homes, but in certain regions homeowners can get a better deal while still having newer amenities and less maintenance.

After seven years of leading the MBA, the current President and CEO is retiring effective September 30th, 2018…