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The government agency is also allowing the use of certain alternative audit procedures to continue.

Updates will become effective on May 1 and a uniform mortgage-backed securities fee reduction will begin on April 1.

The Texas bank will let customers go through the entire process on their phones, at the same time that it emphasizes human service that is not impacted by commissions.

Generally positive news about the U.S. economy helped push rates lower, but worries about Congressional infighting over the debt ceiling could reverse the trend, Freddie Mac and Zillow said.

But lower mortgage rates and better traffic have made homebuilders a bit more optimistic, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

New U.S. home construction declined for a fourth-straight month in December, wrapping up a disappointing year for an industry that saw annual housing starts fall for the first time since 2009.

First tip: Don't rely too heavily on mobile to reach them.

Gen Zers and millennials want to "test drive" potential long-term living arrangements and neighborhoods, Javelin Strategy and Research found in a recent survey.

Far bigger transactions were rumored to be brewing in line with megabank Wells Fargo's recent announcement it'll be reducing its portfolio.

Fannie Mae has selected five organizations to share in a $5 million pilot program aimed at expanding and promoting affordable housing and Black homeownership.

Both government and conventional activity have picked up to start the year, as higher conforming amounts came into effect.

For those willing to experiment with the strategy, it could be a long-term differentiator.

Issuances decreased over 10% annually, while at the same time, builders are still seeing shortages of many materials, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Single-family property values during the year's final three months rose 9.2% year-over-year, but that bump fell below the 13.1% annual rise in the prior quarter.

The value of New York City's 1.1 million properties is projected to rise 6.1% for the next fiscal year, boosted by single-family home prices.

One product aims to make it easier to customize connections with consumers, another helps with vendor management and a third helps size up collateral.

While mortgage and real estate startups currently face a challenging environment in seeking investors, some companies are finding venture capital.

The most attractive cities this year count more homes selling under their listing price rather than over it.

The survey period runs through Feb. 24, so don't dally!

High inflation, rising interest rates and increased economic uncertainty may be telegraphing a further slowdown in U.S. new household formation during the closing months of 2022.