Fannie and Freddie's low-income homebuyer goals dialed back
The Trump administration claims quotas for low-income borrowers hurt the middle class. Consumer groups say multitudes of working class and minority homebuyers will be sent packing.
by Matt Carter Dec 24
Mortgage trigger leads will be less crazy, but they ain't going away
Loopholes in new law mean credit bureaus will still be able to sell applicants' information to their current lender, servicer or bank — a boon for lenders who also service their own loans
by Matt Carter Aug 5
Freddie Mac will dip a $2.5B toe into the second mortgage market
Modest pilot program approved by federal regulators was opposed by banks who have traditionally provided most home equity loans, but nonbank lenders have already made inroads
by Matt Carter Jun 25