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A recent study of the manufactured housing sector by the Urban Institute has pointed to three main reasons—restrictive zoning, unavailable finance, and lower appreciation—that are keeping the manufactured ...

A study of business practices at one nonprofit mortgage provider shows the company may have found the bridge that closes the wealth and race gaps in homeownership.

Getting mortgage became easier, home prices increased, and first-time homebuyers were more likely to take a smaller loan according to a report that studied the indicators of the housing market that remain strong.

Higher interest rates and lower refinancing volumes made it easier for homebuyers to borrow in Q3 2017 according to a report.

he first in a three-part series of reports examines the importance of the mortgage industry to the overall health of the housing market and makes a case for policy reforms in this sector, in the light of the housing finance reform legislation that’s once again in the works in Congress.

According to recent research, homeownership is more affordable compared to renting in majority of MSAs. However, in many cities where homeownership is the inexpensive option, it’s still quite pricey to become a homeowner. 

Amidst a current market of continuously rising prices and low inventory, potential homebuyers are facing more challenges on the path to homeownership.

On Wednesday, experts met to tackle the question of "What are the obstacles to increasing the residential housing supply?" among other hot topics.

Drilling down into enforcements of the False Claims Act, MBS reductions from the Fed, and updates to Freddie Mac’s credit transfer risk program, were detailed in a recent report.

A new paper reveals the six-pronged impact of today’s rising mortgage rates. What does it spell for the market of tomorrow?