New Fannie, Freddie housing goals may hurt working families
A coalition of groups has warned that the Trump administration's goals for the mortgage giants will leave up to 177K lower income homebuyers looking elsewhere for a loan
by Matt Carter Nov 4
Real estate industry welcomes FHA premium cuts, with caveats
Premium cuts are expected to save borrowers $678M a year but don't apply to existing loans or release homeowners who have built up equity from 'life-of-loan' requirements
by Matt Carter Feb 23
NAR: New Fannie and Freddie mortgage fees will hit middle class
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
by Matt Carter Jan 20