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Hybrid work has led to an increase in purchasing a second home in more scenic, family-friendly areas in addition to smaller, closer homes by the office.

Lenders reduced refinance and jumbo programs on their product menus as interest rates continued to rise in May, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Equitable housing initiatives the government–sponsored enterprises detailed Wednesday will rely on mortgage company uptake of experimental underwriting strategies.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac asked originators to resubmit applications that contained errors and adjust sold mortgage information due to incorrect life-of-loan representations and warranties.

Elevated prices coupled with higher mortgage rates are leading to affordability challenges that have reduced borrowing volumes.