Caliber Home Loans settlement gives $17M in loan forgiveness to New Yorkers
The settlement applies to borrowers who were enrolled in interest-only loan modifications by Caliber, as well as customers who are dealing with the economic fallout of COVID-19
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Fannie Mae to ease lending standards: What's that mean for homebuyers?
Opinion
The most important specific easing will be an expansion of the maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI) from 45 percent to 50 percent
by Lou Barnes Jul 20
Real estate industry favors Mnuchin’s GSE privatization proposals
Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee wants to end the government’s conservatorship over Frannie and Freddie -- here's why
by Amy Tankersley Dec 27
A misty graveyard
The new Treasury Secretary nominee, Stephen Mnuchin, would move the GSEs out of government control
by Lou Barnes Dec 1
Lenders say ‘meh’ to Fannie and Freddie's 97 percent loan-to-value program
Fannie Mae survey reveals new offerings have had little impact on loan origination volume
by Amy Tankersley Apr 23
This could be the year FHA heeds calls to relax condo rules
NAR hoping for standards that look more like Fannie and Freddie's
by Brittany Morris Jan 9
Government shutdown won't shut down FHA
Loans will be approved at slower pace unless impasse drags on
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
As plans for Fannie and Freddie take shape, role of government still subject to debate
by Teke Wiggin Mar 19
Commentary: Watch for legislation aimed at scaling FHA back to irrelevance
by Ken Harney Feb 11
Commentary: Revisionist history of subprime could have lasting impacts
by Lou Barnes Jun 3
Backers of privatization pick up political clout in election
by Matt Carter Nov 5
February report will detail long-term plans for GSEs
by Inman Dec 28
GSEs not part of proposed overhaul of financial regulation
by Inman Jun 17