In pursuit of a bigger slice of an estimated $14B market after Black Knight acquisition, Intercontinental Exchange signs 37 new Encompass clients and 4 new servicing clients
Available everywhere except New York, loanDepot's new 'accessZERO' program provides a down payment of up to 5% in the form of a 10-year fully amortized 2nd mortgage
House lawmakers with differing views on Fannie and Freddie ask SEC not to hinder a system that private mortgage insurers have used to transfer nearly $68B in risk since 2015
Premium cuts are expected to save borrowers $678M a year but don't apply to existing loans or release homeowners who have built up equity from 'life-of-loan' requirements
Struggling lender's pivot to reverse mortgages creates an opportunity for big private mortgage insurer to acquire Agents National Title and Boston National Title
The mortgage giants' federal regulator eliminates upfront fees for first-time homebuyers of limited means, but some better-off borrowers will see increases starting May 1
Black Homeownership Collaborative also asks HUD to ditch a 'life of loan' requirement that forces homeowners to continue paying mortgage insurance premiums in perpetuity
Blue Federal Credit Union is partnering with real estate agents to find creditworthy borrowers for creative 'no-money-down' mortgage program
MI Underwriting pulls documents and data directly from lenders, allowing mortgage insurers to make instant policy decisions at half the cost
Ability to retrieve quotes helps borrowers assess their options and streamlines the mortgage insurance process for lenders
A new report warns that a 'sudden and severe' reversal in home price appreciation could stress the Federal Housing Administration's finances again
Rocket Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage — the nation's top 2 lenders — and at least 6 others are raising conforming loan limit to $625K ahead of FHFA announcement
With investors showing renewed confidence, Genworth Financial is ready to move forward with plans to sell part of its mortgage insurance subsidiary in an initial public offering
Homebuyers who can't put 20 percent down now have more options when comparing loans
The company cited volatility in trading of mortgage insurance companies as the reason for delay