Temporary exemption will allow government-backed loans to exceed 43 percent DTI
REO inventories down 36 percent from 2010 peak
Refinancings still account for most home loan originations
Home prices, sales and mortgage rates point to continued growth
Center for Responsible Lending: Homeownership helps families build wealth
Commentary: Outstanding mortgages now below $10 trillion for first time since 2005
Bernanke: Tight lending standards and shadow inventory muting housing sector's contribution to recovery
$1,000 for buyer's agents, $500 for listing agents on sales closing by April 15
Separate reviews not required for short sales, deeds in lieu of foreclosure
Realtors could cash in if growth in purchase mortgages meets expectations
Other vendors also expected to add HomePath REO offer forms
Regulators exploring fix to protect underwater borrowers who have never missed a payment
Former Treasury official warns US creeping toward nationalization of mortgage market
'High achievers' with scores above 785 have an average of 7 credit cards
As rates for home loans hit new lows, underwriting remains tight