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Lien and judgment data are important, because it reflects on a borrower’s character as well as his or her propensity and ability to pay. If that’s true, then why aren’t the bureaus reporting that data anymore?

Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical depression, but Texas commercial real estate will feel the storm’s effects for a long time to come, analysts say.

Frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage loan applications were unchanged in July after seven consecutive monthly increases, said First American Financial Corp., Santa Ana, Calif., suggesting such defects could be at a “turning point.”

Lien and judgment data are important, because it reflects on a borrower’s character as well as his or her propensity and ability to pay. If that’s true, then why aren’t the bureaus reporting that data anymore?

Lien and judgment data are important, because it reflects on a borrower’s character as well as his or her propensity and ability to pay. If that’s true, then why aren’t the bureaus reporting that data anymore?

The Mortgage Bankers Association has prepared numerous resources for homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Harvey.

The Mortgage Bankers Association has prepared numerous resources for homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Harvey.

The Mortgage Bankers Association has prepared numerous resources for homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Yesterday, federal agencies issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would pause Basel III implementation for certain assets, a development long advocated by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., said to remain competitive, lenders are streamlining business processes, improving the consumer experience and investing in human capital.