Although nonbank advocates have long argued for FHLBank membership, new proposals from the Urban Institute address key challenges.

FHFA hosted a symposium on improving the relationship between the FHLBanks and CDFIs.

Many mortgage industry trade groups believe changing the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank system is Congress’ responsibility rather than that of the FHFA.

The Treasury Department announced $100 million in affordable housing funding, while HUD named recipients of its Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant competition.

Investor purchases of single-family rentals are on the rise, with many of the new rentals being owned by smaller independent investors.

Homeownership rates and household incomes differ dramatically within the AANHPI demographic. Some 65% of Filipino-Americans own their home while just 44% of Tongan-Americans do.

As Fannie Mae’s CEO approaches the first anniversary of her tenure, she talks about climate change, affordable housing and the homeownership gap.

A new survey shows that younger homebuyers are more willing to accept higher interest rates compared to older generations.

The Urban Institute, with funding from the National Fair Housing Alliance, has developed resources lenders can use to launch special purpose credit programs.

Millennials, defined as borrowers aged 27 to 42, received the majority of mortgage offers made through LendingTree’s platform.