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CFPB proposes easing HDMA reporting requirements by Ryan Smith
The agency says the proposed rule change would ease the regulatory burden on smaller lenders
Fed announces rate hike decision by Ryan Smith
The decision came after a meeting of the central bank’s board of governors

Mortgage apps rise as rates hit 2014 lows by MPA
Average interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages hit their lowest levels since November last week
Mortgage rates down on weak economic data by MPA
Fixed mortgage rates dropped this week on the heels of a weaker-than-expected jobs report, according to data released by Freddie Mac
Fixed rates show little change by MPA
Fixed mortgage rates showed little change this week amid light economic reports, according to data released Thursday by Freddie Mac

Rising rates and home prices forecast for 2014 by MPA
Climbing rates and rising home prices are likely on the menu for 2014
Yellen confirmed as next Fed chair by Ryan Smith
Yellen will replace current Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, whose term expires Jan. 31
Yellen confirmation expected today by Ryan Smith
The Senate is expected to confirm Janet Yellen today as the next chair of the Federal Reserve

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