Needless to say, the VA IRRRL issue is complicated...

Now, eligible condo loan borrowers can take advantage of the appraisal waiver if ACE deems it unnecessary.

The figures show that compared to the first quarter of 2017, both JPM and Wells greatly reduced their FHLB borrowings…

FHA may soon have a new condo lending rule, but one lobbyist called it "four years too late..."

The AAF warns against the GSEs becoming private entities again, noting there’s no way for them to raise enough capital…

Another mortgage company has closed. This one in Texas...

The FHFA said reviews have helped align GSE prepayment speeds in the past few years while helping to make sure MBS investors’ interest are considered in the equation.

Mike Crapo, R-ID, chairman of the committee, said housing finance reform is one of his top priorities.

Thanks to rising interest rates, refinance volume for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac was down in the first quarter.

cchappell@imfpubs.com Although a stronger economy, wage growth and an improved job market is driving home prices upward in 2018, Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, said a low supply and widespread affordable housing shortage will dampen sales. In his 2018 midyear forecast he said more new housing starts are needed… …