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The Federal Housing Administration could increase the limits for loans it insures in this market, a congressional oversight agency said in a new report.
October 4 -
A movement is afoot to transfer the job of the Federal Home Loan banks to the Federal Reserve. This would be a disaster for small lenders.
September 15Syphax Strategic Solutions -
Limiting large-bank access to the system could have an unintended negative impact on smaller banks.
July 12 -
Between 2004 and 2021, the share of originations under $150,000 has declined by 70%, forcing a growing number of consumers to seek alternative forms of financing instead of getting a mortgage, a Pew Charitable Trusts report found.
June 28 -
We have the tools to address our housing challenges through a mix of regulatory reforms, policy changes, incentives and investment. What's needed is the will and leadership to put those tools to work.
June 23National Credit Union Administration -
Bank of America had a 55% increase in new clients in May, and the lender is planning to bulk up staffing to keep up with demand.
June 21 -
As the Federal Housing Finance Agency considers how to prepare the system for the future, it can keep member liquidity steady while still boosting affordable housing.
May 22Esperanza -
The Federal Housing Finance Agency head has said: "The status quo is not acceptable." She could not be more correct.
March 3Secura/Isaac Group -
The lack of housing — particularly on the lower price range — is becoming an increasingly urgent political issue. But it's also a twisted bramble of tradeoffs that politicians are reluctant to touch.
February 28American Banker -
The Federal Home Loan Banks system's primary affordable housing program has not had an in-depth review in more than 12 years, according to a new inspector general report.
February 10