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From HUD to the Treasury, here's a look at the nine federal government agencies that are affected by the third federal government shutdown of 2018.

The Internal Revenue Service's settlement with Radian Group may result in a $74 million tax benefit for the mortgage insurer that could improve its second-quarter results.

From medical expenses to home improvements, here's a look at some of the most frequently cited reasons homeowners are borrowing against their home equity.

Paycheck information gleaned from bank accounts is emerging as an alternative to verifying a mortgage applicant's income and employment with a 4506-T tax transcript request to the IRS.

Former boxing champion Vinny Paz apparently won a reprieve on the auctioning of his Warwick house.

The Mortgage Bankers Association is calling for Ginnie Mae, states, the Internal Revenue Service and other government agencies to overcome remaining digital mortgage challenges.

President Donald Trump's new tax law set off a false alarm for homeowners planning to borrow against the equity in their houses.

Financial services groups are calling for more funding for the Internal Revenue Service that could fix flaws in the agency's system for verifying the income of mortgage applicants.

Problems with the IRS-managed Income Verification Express System, or IVES, have stoked concerns about delayed mortgage closings when volume picks up this spring.

Here's a look at what happens at five federal agencies that support the mortgage industry during a government shutdown.