Opinion: 5 policy changes that can improve housing affordability

The median price of a home in America is rapidly becoming out of reach for most first-time homebuyers. This is especially true for minority families who on average have less wealth than non-minority families. Like most things in our economy, home prices are influenced by supply and demand principles
Read MoreFHA loan limit increases to $498,257 in 2024

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasing the “floor” and “ceiling” FHA loan limits in 2024 to $498,257 and $1,149,825, respectively, the FHA announced Tuesday.The new FHA loan limits apply to forward mortgages for a one-unit property and take effect on Jan. 1, according to the publicat
Read MoreIt’s worth giving consumer credit a closer look — here’s why

HousingWire recently spoke with Mike Darne, vice president of marketing at CreditXpert, about credit optimization and how taking a closer look at consumer credit can benefit borrowers. HousingWire: You have advocated for giving consumer credit another look. Why is this important now?Mike Darne: In
Read MoreCFPB orders Bank of America to pay $12M for submitting false mortgage data

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) imposed a $12 million penalty on Bank of America (BofA) for violating federal laws by submitting false mortgage lending information for about four years, it announced on Monday. A top-20 U.S. mortgage lender, Charlotte-based BofA had $229 billion in ou
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