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Potential homeowners may face several barriers when trying to buy a home, such as down payments, credit availability, and affordability. A recent report discusses these challenges, and notes the alternatives and options available to buyers.

With advancements in technology, underwriting and quality control since 2008 strengthening the mortgage market, how prepared are we for another crisis? Click through to find out.

Industry thought leaders gave insights and discussed the U.S. housing market and what it would look like going into 2019 at a speaker series on Wednesday. Here’s what they shared.

According to a recent report, millennials are the driving force behind some the the country’s most popular markets. Find out what these young buyers are looking for in these markets.

Pending home sales dropped slightly according to a recent report, though most Americans still believe now is a good time to sell. Find out how home sales have performed over the summer.

Ocwen Financial Corporation along with Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust will host a borrower outreach event to discuss loan modification options with families who are having trouble making their mortgage payments. Find out how to register and attend.

Whenever a disaster hits, mortgage fraud, defects, and misrepresentation always go up as some try to take advantage of the situation. How might the mortgage application defect rate be impacted following Hurricane Florence?

Most Americans believe now is the best time to sell, according to a recent study. Click through to learn what is driving this seller's market.

Following a soft summer, the increase in new single-family home sales seems like a welcome relief. Click through to find out what experts have to say about the increase, and what it means when facing the recovery from Hurricane Florence.

From now through November 1, Fannie Mae will be accepting ideas for affordable housing through the Innovation Challenge, part of Fannie Mae’s Sustainable Communities Initiative. Click through to for more information and to learn how to respond.