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The development, touted as an industry-first, is the latest move by the government-sponsored enterprises to expand housing opportunities for first-time and underserved homebuyers.

New-home mortgage applications fell 13.2% on an annual basis, while average purchase sizes declined for the fifth straight month.

Many Wall Street economists are holding firm to their bet that U.S. inflation will slow substantially over the next year even as they're being forced to keep raising their predictions for coming months.

Quarterly numbers also show the smallest gain in appreciation since 2011, with values decreasing on an unadjusted basis, according to Fannie Mae.

The Detroit-based lender said the program will "accelerate loan purchases" and "eliminate significant costs" for its partners

While loan consolidation is a priority for many who consider home-equity products, a third of those with other debts aren't comfortable taking out a second lien on their homes.

Four national housing market experts presented their economic and residential outlooks Thursday in a panel at the National Association of Real Estate Editors conference in Atlanta.

The introduction of utility, cable and telco payment information follows noticeable growth in the past year toward the inclusion of rental history in underwriting.

The company, which is undertaking a substantial cost-cutting reorganization and laying off thousands, also announced pay raises last month for at least two executives.

The high interest rate environment is causing repeat buyers to pull back from the market, creating ample space for entry borrowers to purchase a home.