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Keeping Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as-is? That’s no longer an option according to remarks heard by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs today. But what’s necessary to push through reform? And what would the agencies look like on the other side? Today’s hearing offered much-needed insight.

Results are in from the Fed’s Stress test of 34 banks, and nearly all banks passed with flying colors, causing the market to take off after hours. One bank, however, will have to resubmit before the end of the year…

Over the last two years, a few different trends have emerged concerning where and when people are buying homes, according to a recent report, and they aren't what you think. Read ahead to see how millennial are continuing to shape the housing market.

Two Senators could be drafting legislation to split up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, according to Bloomberg. The move would be made in an effort to increase competitiveness in the secondary mortgage market. What's their plan, and how might it affect the secondary mortgage market?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken two big steps in clarifying its amendments to the 2013 mortgage servicing rules, which were issued in August 2016. The Bureau issued a correction on its amendments, as well as guidance regarding the three-day early compliance period. Born out of industry concern over the rule’s midweek effective dates, today’s announcement could be a game-changer for many in the industry.

You may have seen recent news articles about the consumer reporting agencies removing certain derogatory public record information from their credit files, and you may be wondering, what type of information is being removed. Knowing what impact this will have to your consumer applicant pool is key.

Home prices may be up across the nation—and setting record highs, at that—but affordability is actually up at the moment. What’s causing this increase in homebuying power? An Index released today may have the answers we’re looking for.

For the fifth month in a row, home prices have set a national record—and with high demand and strapped inventory, that trend’s likely here to stay. But does it mean another crash is on the horizon? Analysis released today may have the answer.

As refinance activity declines and housing prices keep rising, lenders are clamoring to attract what few purchase buyers are still out there. But they’ll need to up their game in order to stand out from the pack. What’s the best way to do that? A new report released on Monday has the answer.

Home prices are appreciating all over the country—and some places are hotter than others. Read on to find out where the best cities are in the country are, and which ones to stay away from.