Initial Claims Rise Ahead of Friday Jobs Report

Initial claims for unemployment insurance rose to nearly their highest level this year, ahead of this morning’s unemployment report, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Mark P. Dangelo: In Perspective, the Fragmentation of the Mortgage Industry

Reimaging of the mortgage markets has begun—driven by shrinking margins, rising rates, and inflationary pressures. Yet, for all the actions since 2010 involving data standards, digital transformations, and customer experiences, what is missing? Who will be left standing as the next cycle takes form and the mortgage industry is digitally reimaged?