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A recent analysis of Census Bureau data showed that borrowers’ reliance on non-conventional loans varied across the U.S. Click through to learn where these loans were most popular and how borrowers viewed them.

While overall outstanding mortgage-backed securities at Ginnie Mae increased in July, its data indicated a decline in the issuance of single-family MBS from last year. Here’s a break down of MBS’ performance across various loans.

The industry expects fixed mortgages to climb over the coming year but think price growth will slacken, according to a recent survey. What else is in store for housing next year?

While the general housing market contends with pricing out new buyers, properties selling for at least $1 million are having no trouble moving.

The Federal Reserve’s MBS purchases are similar to its Treasury securities holdings, except for one main difference, which results in direct benefits for the housing market.

Through an amendment to fair housing, HUD plans help states and local communities to effectively promote fair housing choice through the use of their federal funds.

After giving a rating of RPS3 to PHH, the ratings agency said that the servicer’s merger with Ocwen would prove beneficial. Here are some other factors that led to the rating agency giving PHH a ‘Stable’ Outlook.

On Tuesday, Metrostudy will be hosting its quarterly Housing Forecast Webcast at 2 p.m. EST. Agenda highlights for the webcast include: National Update - Metrostudy Chief Economist, Mark Boud, will present a state of the union ...

A recent report found a widening gulf between the income of homebuyers and home prices. What factors have impacted housing affordability this year?

"No-score borrowers are not the same as "low-score" borrowers, but often get treated as such. Learn how to access this vital buyer demographic. Editor's note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of MReport, out now.