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June 18, 2013

Dodd-Frank impact on loan availability remains a concern

In January 2014, the qualified mortgage rule issued by the Consumer Federal Protection Bureau will become...

Don’t fear rising mortgage rates just yet: Freddie Mac

Climbing mortgage rates have yet to disrupt home affordability—a trend that's likely to continue through the rest of this year, Freddie Mac claims in a new report.

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The national average contract mortgage rate for the purchase of previously occupied homes by combined lenders hit 3.44% for loans closed in October, down 0.12% from the previous month.

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Fixed-mortgage rates skyrocket: Freddie Mac

Home affordability not yet impacted by rising mortgage rates

House letter could spark severe FHA reform debate

Mortgage applications plummet as interest rates rise

Galante: HECM revision proposal may come as soon as July

CFPB reveals exam procedures set to govern new mortgage rules

Issues linger with CFPB ability-to-repay

Force-placed insurance reforms to completely cover New York

Like a person, a loan goes through many stages of life. It starts from birth as a purchase application, and as long as it stays on the right path, it will eventually be paid off. Part one of Life of a Loan dives further into what entails a purchase application.

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Virtual realty: HousingWire's top 50 real estate tech solutions

HousingWire introduces its inaugural RETech:50 highlighting the accomplishments of 50 technology-driven real estate companies.

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Private-label RMBS trailblazer Redwood Trust sets aggressive issuance pace

by Christina Mlynski

There are only a handful of consistencies investors can rely on in the private-label market these days. Redwood Trust issuing at least one residential mortgage-backed securities deal a month is one.

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Too big to fail remains issue

by David Altig

As Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has indicated, too-big-to-fail remains a major issue that is not solved, but "there’s a lot of work in train."

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