An update to a little-known law this week is expected to help combat racial discrimination in mortgage lending.
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Homeownership is increasingly out of reach while families are struggling with big rent increases. Will the president’s budget make a dent?
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A new bill in Congress could help first-time homebuyers by providing a low-interest, 20-year mortgage. But would it work in today’s competitive market?
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As Americans grapple with rising rents and home prices and a shortage of affordable real estate, housing has emerged as one of President Joe Biden’s priorities.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees the two government-controlled mortgage giants, announced plans to ease credit requirements, simplify documentation and waive certain fees for borrowers seeking to refinance their loans.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for borrowers to find lenders willing to make small-dollar mortgages of $100,000 or less.
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