Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance
In a pilot program announced last week, the Biden administration cleared the way for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to let some homeowners refinance mortgages without paying for title insurance
Lending industry groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association called fee based on borrower's debt-to-income ratio 'unworkable'
The Federal Housing Finance Agency says risk-based fee increases are aimed at ensuring the mortgage giants' safety and soundness, not to subsidize fee waivers for buyers of limited means
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator will host Velocity TechSprint, a problem-solving challenge for product developers and data scientists in nation's capital July 10-13
Regulators order mortgage giants to eliminate upfront fees on many purchase loans in order to help first-time homebuyers of limited means, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said Monday
49-46 party-line vote follows Republican leader's call for a referendum on the Biden administration’s 'radical housing policy'
Mortgage giants ordered to exempt first-time homebuyers from increases, which could boost private lending
Climate change is seen as 'an emerging and increasing threat to US financial stability,' according to guidance issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency
The rise of Power Buying, regulatory battles, Fed tapering and big acquisitions rattled lending decisions and homebuyer game plans during a momentous year for the mortgage industry
Questions about the future of the mortgage giants remain, but lending industry welcomes veteran regulator to lead FHFA
An 18% increase in conforming loan limit, to $647,200, is the biggest leap in records dating to 1970
The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants at least 35 percent of purchase loans to go to low- and very low-income borrowers
Consistent rent payments can boost prospects of borrowers with thin credit files
Mortgage giants benefited from rising home prices and a surge in refinancings prompted by falling interest rates