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Economist explains that controversial FHFA fee change

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There’s been a lot of talk about the FHFA’s fee increase, but economist Matthew Gardner thinks that, for the most part, it’s much ado about nothing. Continue reading →

Republicans turn up heat on Fannie and Freddie mortgage fee flap

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has formally requested public feedback on what its goals and priorities should be in setting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s pricing structure. Continue reading →

Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers

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Lending industry groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association called a fee based on borrower’s debt-to-income ratio “unworkable.” Continue reading →

New mortgage fee won’t debut until after spring homebuying season

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Industry groups continue to object to a new Fannie and Freddie fee aimed at some riskier borrowers as a burden on lenders and consumers. Continue reading →

Fannie, Freddie ordered to slash fees for many first-time homebuyers

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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 announced Monday. Continue reading →