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FTHBs’ Mortgage Choices Driven by Affordability

September 5, 2019
George Brooks
Low-downpayment mortgages remain at the core of financing for first-time homebuyers, who continue to move away from FHA and VA programs to-ward conventional home loans.
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HUD Accused of Violating Injunction Order in DPA Case

August 22, 2019
George Brooks
HUD has rescinded a controversial rule on downpayment assistance. The withdrawal follows allegations HUD violated an injunction order.
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Mortgage Grapevine: Crimping the GSE Footprint? Maybe Not / New FHA Condo Rules Applauded

August 15, 2019
Paul Muolo, George Brooks, and Brandon Ivey

Will the FHFA trim cash-out refis by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? For now, all is quiet on the topic. In other news: HUD ushered in new regulatory changes for FHA condo financing, making it easier for borrowers and lenders.


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Democratic Candidates Stake Out Housing Turf

July 11, 2019
Dennis Hollier
Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Julian Castro and Cory Booker — Democrats jockeying to be the 2020 presidential candidate — lay out comprehensive plans to reform the nation’s affordable-housing system.
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Carson Faces Off with Dems on Housing, Oversight Issues

May 23, 2019
George Brooks

HUD Secretary Ben Carson was in the hot seat in Congress this week as Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee questioned him on key issues including oversight.


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Rep. Waters Likely to Focus on Affordable Housing

January 3, 2019
The California Democrat is expected to focus on affordable housing issues and holding the Trump administration accountable.
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