The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau signaled an interest in ending a temporary exemption that allows government-backed loans to exceed 43 percent debt-to-income ratio
New guidance from HUD and U.S. Treasury would end the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, while reforming the Federal Housing Administration
Home prices climbed 5% year-over-year in second quarter of 2019, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency
A new study from Freddie Mac finds a striking correlation between population growth and affordable housing
The CHOICERenovation program offers homebuyers a single loan with just one set of closing costs that they can use to buy a house and then fix it up
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The odds are against the June plan, no matter what it is, it will be likely to raise the cost of borrowing or exclude segments from credit
The program will combine previously separate markets for mortgage-backed securities known as TBAs. Proponents say it will lower mortgage interest rates
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage was 4.06% this week, down from 4.66% at this time last year
The former NAR economist has long been vocal in calling for reform to the government-sponsored entities that drive the country's mortgage market
Agents across the US are getting calls from would-be clients who realize buying is suddenly getting cheaper
The 30-year-fixed rate fell from 4.28% to 4.06%. Home sales jump expected as buyers rush to take advantage
Frater served as interim CEO during the agency's 6-month search for a new chief executive
46% of LGBT renters fear discrimination from neighbors, agents and sellers, according to a report by the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals
Veros' new AVM add-on can show exactly which areas were impacted by wildfires, floods, earthquakes and more, helping lenders determine whether to issue a mortgage
The advocacy group hopes things like the 30-year mortgage and affordable credit stick around for the foreseeable future