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In the second part of a hearing by the Senate Banking Committee on the housing reform outline by Sen. Mike Crapo, experts gave insights into how the outline could be strengthened.

Even as the topic of housing finance reform saw discussion in Congress, President Donald J. Trump signed a memorandum tasking the Treasury Department and HUD with preparing a reform plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

An overlooked topic in foreclosure law is the effect of savings clauses in loan documents. Here, legal experts discuss the importance of savings clauses, and how they can help, or hinder.

A new report delves into the status of Freddie Mac's mortgage portfolio. Click through to read the latest on the GSE’s performance.

Even with all the talk of a “buyer’s market,” are would-be homeowners convinced as well? Find out what is driving homebuyer sentiment.

During a House Committee on Financial Services hearing, experts and politicians put forth ideas to improve Community Development Block Grant flexibility, with an emphasis on helping homeowners during the rebuilding process.

At a Senate Committee Hearing on Sen. Mike Crapo’s housing finance reform outline, experts gave their opinions on how best to bring about a more sustainable market.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s definition of “debt collectors” has led to both extensive litigation and contradictory Circuit Court decisions. Codilis & Associates member Lauren Riddick dives into the impact of the case, and discusses how the results may clear up some of these contradictions.

Homeowners are feeling a high debt-to-income ratio, but according to recent data, not all is lost. Here’s how some of that pressure may be relieved.

To figure out where 20- to 29-year-olds are buying the most homes, a report calculated where they took out the highest percentage of mortgages in 2018 in the 200 largest metropolitan areas. Here’s what it revealed.