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In the midst of a heated debate in Congress where Republicans are trying to replace Dodd-Frank with a proposal of their own, a poll showed bi-partisan support for greater financial accountability and tougher regulation.

Builder confidence was down slightly in July—but improved economic fundamentals may bring steady housing market growth later in the year.

Mortgage production was up for Bank of America in Q2 despite a drop in mortgage income during the quarter as well as a substantial overall drop in profits.

The combination of rising rents and rock bottom mortgage rates have made it cheaper to own a home than to rent a single-family home in most states, a recent survey showed.

Housing starts were flat in May after showing signs of resuscitation in April. What will the housing starts report look like for June? The industry will find out on Tuesday, July 19.

Consumers’ experiences in the credit market have improved compared to earlier in the year, but at the same time consumers seem to be more pessimistic about their prospects ...

A bill offering reforms to some FHA housing policies that passed by a unanimous vote in the House of Representatives has now passed by unanimous consent in the Senate.

Voters are widely dissatisfied with access to housing and mortgages and they believe the system is rigged against those who can't borrow money, according to a recent survey.

Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp, and PNC Financial Services Group all continued what JPMorgan Chase started, reporting increased mortgage activity for the second quarter of 2016.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's newly selected running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, has a history of working to improve housing policy in his home state.