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Janet Yellen, who takes over as chairman of the Federal Reserve if the Senate confirms her in a vote scheduled for next week, will hold significant sway over the direction of the U.S. housing market in 2014.

It's time to reflect on habits to continue, stop and/or start in this new year.

The GSE's mortgage investment portfolio falls below $500 billion.

Brokers are wary the current regulatory regime will keep underwriting standards tight.

Technology might be key to stay in compliance with the QM rule.

A part of the proceeds was used to pay debt owed to its joint venture partner.

The mortgage market will undergo radical change on Jan. 10, when virtually every aspect of home financing will be commandeered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Slower home sales activity is affecting the need for low downpayment credit enhancement.

Securitization will be the new source of funds for originators whose volume is affected by the Federal Housing Finance Agency cap.

The home price index has risen month-over-month from November 2012, but nine out of the 20 cities tracked posted slight price declines from September to October.