Lenders are using numerous tactics to originate mortgages for first-time buyers. There are also calls for FHA to drop its downpayment requirements.

FHFA is showing that it’s willing to listen to industry feedback as the regulator works to transition the GSEs to new credit scoring processes. This week the agency delayed one aspect of the transition and noted plans to conduct listening sessions.

FHFA is accepting applications for membership on the committee, which will include about 20 people and meet twice a year.

Consumer advocates, trade groups and federal agencies are urging banks to help close the racial wealth and homeownership gaps by committing to launch more special purpose credit programs.

A jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia this week handed GSE shareholders their first major win in their effort to recover some of their investment in Freddie and Fannie stocks.

Industry wants more time to comply with new credit score requirements.

The rate of appraisals in high minority census tracts that were below the final contract price has fallen post the creation of the PAVE task force.

Experts call for ongoing, intentional and collaborative efforts across federal agencies to combat racial disparities in homeownership and access to housing financing.

During the annual conference of the National Fair Housing Alliance this week, stakeholders outlined appraisal reform efforts.

FHFA could limit usage of FHLBank advances; losses narrow at Better in first quarter; home price appreciation slowing; the impact of higher interest rates on potential borrowers.