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Housing finance agencies reported increased demand for their loan products, but at the same time the inventory shortage constrains activity and drives them to work with other public entities to find solutions, Moody's said.

With mortgage rates expected to continue their recent slides over the next 18 months, in tandem with slowed economic growth, loan originations should see a jump through 2020, according to Fannie Mae.

While Ada and Canyon County, Idaho, home prices keep setting records, a credit rating service warns that Idaho home prices are among the most overvalued in the nation.

Higher prices but fewer sales led to a roughly $20 million reduction in residential real estate sold on Maui last month, according to the Realtrs Association of Maui.

Canadian home sales activity continued to rebound last month, suggesting the nation's housing market is improving after a sluggish start to the year.

Banks fear that more competition from nonbanks in commercial real estate will drive down pricing and lead to a relaxation of terms.

In cities across the country, the affordable housing situation spans a bleak spectrum. In light of this, the Mortgage Bankers Association launched an initiative to address the needs of underserved markets.

Quicken Loans claimed victory in its dispute with the Department of Housing and Urban Development over the False Claims Act, only paying the agency for losses incurred and interest.

Guild Mortgage is targeting Airbnb hosts with its new refinance program, allowing them to use short-term rental income to qualify for a new loan on their owner-occupied primary residence.

Cerberus affiliate FirstKey Mortgage will pool outstanding first- and second-lien loans totaling $277.7 million drawn from 1,732 seasoned and performing HELOCs.