Lenders are concerned that the incoming Trump administration might reinstate limits on GSE acquisitions, repeating an action from the first Trump administration.

Old industry hands like Mike Calhoun of CRL and former FHFA acting Director Ed Demarco say getting the GSEs out of conservatorship might be more complicated than the Trump administration believes.

The Trump administration and Republican leadership in both houses of Congress will likely lead to the reversal of many Biden-era fair lending and equitable finance rules and guidelines, but affordable housing is still a bipartisan issue.

Despite low volumes and hints of trouble in the multifamily space, GSE profits remain remarkably healthy.

Home sales and properties on the market increased as buyers and sellers prep for the seasonal slowdown in purchases.

Borrowers are seeking more information about downpayment assistance programs as home prices continue to increase.

Deputy Secretary of Treasury Wally Adeyemo hinted that the government might reduce its support of the FHLBanks if they don’t put more funds toward affordable housing.

The NAHB projects that new builds of single-family homes will continue to rise in the coming quarters.

Loan officers are increasingly offering clients buy-before-you-sell products to help them beat contingencies issues, according to HomeLight, a provider of buy-before-you-sell products.

A majority of real estate agents surveyed said it’s business as usual following changes in how buyer’s agent commissions are paid.