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
The mortgage giants' federal regulator eliminates upfront fees for first-time homebuyers of limited means, but some better-off borrowers will see increases starting May 1
The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to 'right size' and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending
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
The nation's largest wholesale mortgage lender moves to capitalize on rule changes by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac aimed at helping borrowers save on their closing costs
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
Mortgage giants' federal regulator expects lenders to pass savings along to borrowers