Government

With the launch of its centralized clearinghouse of online resources, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac plan to help lenders, servicers, and other real estate professionals reach out to limited English proficient borrowers. Here how.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Brad Sherman have introduced legislation aimed at breaking up the nation’s biggest banks and financial institutions. Here's what it means for the industry.

With increases in equity, the total value of the housing market has continued to increase in 2018. Find out what else has contributed to the strength of the market.

How has the implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act impacted the industry? Click through to find out.

In a conference call, FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery addressed the recent changes made to the FHA's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Program. Find out what Montgomery talked about.

On Monday, the U.S. Census Bureau will release its latest Construction Spending Report. Here's what else is happening in the week ahead.

The Federal Housing Administration recently announced that it will begin requiring lenders originating new reverse mortgages, to provide a second property appraisal under certain circumstances. Find out what circumstances call for a second appraisal.

On top of the controversial nature of the conservatorship of the GSEs, the FHFA may be facing further internal issues. Find out more in this coverage of Thursday Financial Services Committee hearing.

With the Federal Reserve set to raise interest rates, the question now is how will it impact consumers? See what experts have to say about the hike's impact on mortgage rates and more.

In a recent interview, Chris Dodd and Barney Frank sat down to discuss the evolution of their act which bears their names. See what Dodd and Frank have to say about their Act, eight years later.