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Fannie and Freddie must submit equitable housing finance plans

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Having put the brakes on the Trump administration’s plans to reprivatize Fannie and Freddie, Democrats have been pushing for the “government sponsored enterprises” to provide more home loans for underserved borrowers. Continue reading →

Homebuyer sentiment ticks up for the first time since March

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Most consumers continue to report that it’s a good time to sell a home — but a bad time to buy — and they frequently cite high prices and a lack of supply as their primary rationale. Continue reading →

Individuals to get better shot at buying foreclosed homes

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The Biden administration wants to give owner occupants a better shot at purchasing homes repossessed by HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Deep dive into mortgage data claims glaring racial disparities

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Mortgage lenders are more likely to turn down homebuyers of color than white applicants with similar attributes, and algorithms are likely to blame, according to in-depth analysis by The Markup, a nonprofit newsroom that’s “watching big tech.” Continue reading →

Why homebuyers aren’t taking advantage of drop in mortgage rates

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The historically low level of inventory for sale suggests that any rate-related increase in sales will be muted due to the inadequacy of listings needed to fulfill higher buyer demand. This softer sales response also suggests more upward pressure on pr… Continue reading →

Fannie, Freddie regulator wants to help more low-income homebuyers

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants at least 35 percent of the purchase mortgages backed by Fannie and Freddie to be taken out by low- and very low-income borrowers, up from 30 percent today. Continue reading →

Take your pick: Encompass handles both old and new qualified mortgage rules

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Fannie and Freddie will use new price-based qualified mortgage rule for loans with settlement dates after Aug. 31. Continue reading →

New Fannie Mae rule may help renters qualify for a mortgage

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Would-be homebuyers with thin credit files will have a better chance of getting approved for a mortgage if they’ve been paying their rent consistently, thanks to changes to Fannie Mae’s automated underwriting system taking effect next month. Continue reading →