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Genworth’s enhanced Encompass solution now includes contract underwriting services, unlocking another touchpoint for Genworth and Ellie Mae’s customers.

The new, updated release of Ellie Mae’s Encompass Solution drives quality, compliance, and efficiency for its clients.

On Monday at 10 a.m. ET, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its monthly Existing-Home Sales report. As opposed to new home sales, the Existing-Home Sales report tracks the number of previously constructed homes, condos, and co-ops where ...

A growing percentage of Americans, especially those in the West, view housing as a good investment despite recent natural disasters.

After the financial crisis hobbled the housing industry back in 2008, the number of rented abodes skyrocketed. Today, that number continues to climb, as more people opt—for one reason or another—to live the leasing lifestyle, according to the Terner Center ...

On Thursday, it was reported that U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) has placed a blanket hold on all nominations for vacant positions within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sen. Duckworth made this move after not receiving a ...

Wells Fargo will pay CFPB and OCC a billion dollars in fines for overcharging car insurance and mortgage loan consumers. Here’s what lawmakers from both sides are saying.

It’s been a busy day for the mortgage and servicing industry. Both Nationstar and Ocwen announced major leadership changes on Thursday, with Nationstar naming its first COO in the form of Tony Ebers and Ocwen announcing that Glen Messina will ...

Rental payment history is indicative of future mortgage loan performance and should be considered when individuals apply for mortgage loans, according to new research from the Urban Institute. “Access to mortgage credit remains overly tight in part because we are ...

Purchasing a home is unquestionably one of the biggest expenditures most consumers will make in a lifetime. It’s exciting, it’s nerve-wracking, it’s fraught with decisions. And when you finally find the “perfect” space to call your own, it’s also nearly ...