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Despite a strong economy and overall increased confidence among consumers, a quarterly index points to headwinds that are causing a lag in the housing market.

While home price growth expectations fell for the second month in a row, consumers are expecting better income and household finances, meaning more ability to pay off debt. See what direction consumers believe the market is set to go.

The Senate Banking Committee advanced the nominations of Kathy Kraninger to head the BCFP and Michael Bright to head Ginnie Mae on Thursday. Both nominations now move to the full Senate for further confirmation votes.

From mobile response units to consumer education, here’s how mortgage lenders are reaching out to borrowers to help them cope with natural disasters and prepare for such eventualities.

A new report looking at the rise of debt for Americans found that average annual personal debt among consumers is $38,000. And that’s not counting the debt from their home mortgage.

While consumers expect the access to credit to tighten over the next few months, here’s what a New York Fed survey revealed about consumer expectations on home prices and debt payments.

The Fed, after its latest meeting, upgraded its view on the economy. While echoing the Fed’s sentiments on the economy, here’s what a report from the Treasury said about the housing market.

A recent survey found that a third of American homeowners are concerned about their rising debt, but are at a loss as to how to solve the problem. Click through to learn more about the survey’s findings.

The latest Consumer Expectations survey released by the Federal Reserve of New York has found that household expectations about income earnings and spending growth remain robust. But what are consumers saying about home price changes?

Though all signs for the future of the economy and the housing market hold steady, What’s concerning homebuyers today? Here’s what a Fannie Mae report found.