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The cheapest housing markets aren't always the most affordable cities for first-time home buyers and existing homeowners. Here's a look at 12 cities with low home prices, but where other factors put a damper on purchasing power.

The run-up in expenses involved in making a home loan is one of the trends limiting new construction, says Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan.

Issues with mortgages and debt collection are making up almost half of consumer complaints received by the CFPB. Here's a look at how these two most common complaints measure up nationwide.

From automated applications that borrowers can complete on their own, to data-mapping that speeds up the underwriting process, here's a look at strategies that can help lenders close loans faster.

From Indianapolis to Nashville, here's a look at the 15 hottest residential real estate markets of summer 2017.

Test your knowledge of these key terms from the servicing sector of the mortgage industry.

Here's a look at the 12 cities where the combination of prices and local wages offer homebuyers the best bang for the buck this house hunting season.

From vendor choice to valuations, here's a look at the key differences between Fannie and Freddie's upfront rep and warrant relief strategies.

From the Trump administration's initial efforts at reg relief and GSE reform to dramatic shifts in the servicing landscape, here's a look back at the top stories shaping the mortgage industry during the first half of 2017.