Morningstar, Inc., a provider of independent investment research, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DBRS for a purchase price of $669 million.

Many homebuyers report feeling that they did not understand the home-purchase process. Here's what the results of a recent survey about the needs and knowledge of modern homeowners.

The U.S. Treasury plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is almost ready for sign-off from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, but there are still several steps ahead.

As Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prepare to launch the combined bond, questions arise on whether the change will negatively or positively impact the mortgage market and affordability.

New York has continued to struggle with lingering foreclosure issues and urban blight related to abandoned properties. Here's how Erie County is planning to address the blight and "zombie property" problem.

A storm surge is among the most destructive parts of a hurricane. Find out where a storm surge could cause the most damage to single-family homes on the East Coast this hurricane season.

While affordability has been decreasing across the country, a recent study takes a look at how pending home sales have been impacted.

The suit ties back to $2 billion in defective residential mortgage-backed securities sold by BofA predecessor company First Franklin Financial Corp amidst the 2008 financial crisis.

The Bureau is publishing its Spring 2019 Agenda, including updates on the future of the Dodd-Frank Act as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

While metropolitan areas are often the most rent-burdened and unaffordable, a recent study takes a look at where affordability has improved while the rest of the U.S. has fallen behind.