Questions about the future of the mortgage giants remain, but lending industry welcomes veteran regulator to lead FHFA
Redwood Trust, which issues 'jumbo' loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, said in a new critique that costlier markets are better served by private lenders
Prices rose 4.2 percent in the third quarter of 2021 and were up 18.5 percent over the same time last year, according to the latest House Price Index by the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Rocket Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage — the nation's top 2 lenders — and at least 6 others are raising conforming loan limit to $625K ahead of FHFA announcement
US home prices rose 1.4% between June and July 2021, and 19.2% year over year, according to a price index released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Biden administration suspends limits on mortgages secured by second homes and investment properties
Plans are intended as roadmap for reducing racial, ethnic homeownership gap over the next 3 years
The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants at least 35 percent of purchase loans to go to low- and very low-income borrowers
Now more than ever, properties are selling well over list price, and buyers are chomping at the bit to purchase. Here's why you shouldn't wait to get in on the action
Mortgage giants benefited from rising home prices and a surge in refinancings prompted by falling interest rates
After 6 months of easing, credit availability tightened by 8.5% in June
Mortgage giants' federal regulator expects lenders to pass savings along to borrowers
Supreme Court ruling expands the president's power to remove the head of the FHFA
Boise, Idaho, experienced the steepest price hikes in the country at 28.2%, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index released Tuesday
Eligible borrowers on average would see monthly savings between $100 and $250