Mortgages

There are ways to fix vacant housing. So why can't we manage to do it?

Donald Layton, who has run the mortgage giant since 2012, discussed the busy agenda leading up to his departure and says Freddie can serve as a "technical adviser" in GSE reform talks.

The Portland, Ore, company also benefited from lower expenses and an improved efficiency ratio.

Federal regulators have issued answers to frequently asked questions on appraisal regulations.

The Federal Housing Administration is looking to streamline its single-family loan servicing requirements to align them with industry standards and upgrade outdated technology.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have launched an online clearinghouse with resources to assist lenders in serving borrowers with limited English proficiency.

Policymakers must avoid reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act that would reopen the door to the predatory lending practices that contributed to the mortgage meltdown.

BofA hasn’t taken advantage of the benefits of owning Merrill Lynch; weakness seen despite stronger bank earnings.

Can community land trusts and Community Reinvestment Act reform fuel investment to stop urban blight?

Barred by regulators from adding assets for at least another six months, the bank has only one main lever to pull to boost returns.