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CFPB Director Richard Cordray called attention to the mortgage industry, particularly lenders, in a speech on Wednesday, where he highlighted some of the progress and pitfalls that the housing market faces.

When the Federal Open Market Committee closes its meeting next week, it will likely not conclude with a rate hike, but the Fed cannot stand pat, even though core inflation is clearly rising.

One-mighty private-label securities‒‒mortgages without government involvement‒‒ have been a bit player since the financial collapse of 2008. And according to the Urban Institute, deal agents may just be the way to bring the sector back.

“A safe, stable home is the foundation for opportunity in all of our lives,” according to HUD Secretary Julián Castro.

“Too small to comply” may soon become a big issue for our industry. Editor's note: This select print feature originally appeared in the March 2016 edition of DS News.

The single-family rental market has experienced dramatic changes over the last decade due to more consumers opting out of homeownership. What markets have experienced the most growth in the single-family rental space?

While the consistent decline in foreclosure inventory and completed foreclosures may be indicative of a healing housing market, the side effects of falling foreclosure metrics may be a cause for concern heading into the spring homebuying season.

The number of REO properties has substantially declined over the last few years, but it remains elevated in some pockets,

Since the housing recovery began, the number of mortgage loans rolling from current to delinquent status has declined by an average of 2 percent every January. But not this time.

What does the January data show about trends in delinquencies, vacancies, and turnover rate in the single-borrower, single-family rental class?