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Housing costs are cutting deeper into the pockets of Americans as mortgage payments near the least affordable they've been in years.

ZIP codes that made this year's "hottest" list offered more square footage for the money, a robust job market, and nearby outdoor activities.

When the borrower does not remit the full amount owed on a mature loan, servicers are faced with legal considerations.

For the 13th consecutive month, Ginnie Mae issuance volume exceeds the $70 billion mark, assisting 274,000-plus homeowners and renters with financing in July.

Pandemic-prompted migration has led to some cities experiencing more-intense surges than others.

Fannie Mae will begin to account for rental payments in its underwriting decision-making process in an effort to offset an imbalance in homeownership.

This is an opportunity for companies to identify and address internal pain points as borrower protections wind down, Acting Director Dave Uejio says.

The end of the government moratorium could lead to a steady increase in default activity for the rest of the year, but not a surge, experts predict.

Economists predict "a robust economy and near-zero interest rates" will hold crises related to late mortgage payments at bay.

New partnership accelerates Sagent’s servicing modernization and Figure’s blockchain presence across consumer finance and housing.