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According to the Federal Open Market Committee, the economy is expected to expand at a moderate pace, which could spark a rate increase sooner than anticipated. This question will be answered at the FOMC meeting this week.

Amidst regulatory settlements, Fitch Ratings deems Ocwen mortgage products stable.

Rising rentals are making many people realize that buying a home is a much better investment, and is increasing real estate sales in many areas.

With an uncertain regulatory environment, new data requirements, and promising technological opportunities all intersecting, mortgage originators face a winding road as they navigate through 2017. Editor's note: this feature originally appeared in the March issue of DS News.

In this DS News Executive Spotlight, we shine light on the accomplishments of Caroline Reaves, CEO of Mortgage Contracting Services.

System enhancements helps clients meet Fannie Mae’s changes.

Economist offers suggestions to new HUD Director on improving affordable housing for working families near areas of economic opportunity.

Lenders tend to be pressured to lend more aggressively if competing lenders relax standards.

At the beginning of March MSI purchased Tulsa Oklahoma-based Williams, Williams & McKissick Co. This acquisition allows MSI to now include the services of auction sales for a variety of real estate options which expands its services nationwide, from Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.

Ethan J. Clunk, Ohio State University law graduate, joins the Ohio and Kentucky-based firm.