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FHFA Rescinds Problematic Proposed Upfront Fees Based on Debt-To-Income Ratio

In January, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a new fee for borrowers with debt-to-income (DTI) ratios at or greater than 40 percent on loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie…

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Protect Your Business: Never Underestimate the Importance of Strong Passwords

May 4 is World Password Day, created by Intel several years ago to raise awareness about the importance of strong passwords and to promote better password habits. Passwords are critical…

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May is National Home Remodeling Month

Spring is typically when many Americans make plans to remodel their homes — from embarking on projects that help boost their home’s efficiency to adding more of their personal style to their…

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HUD Proposes New Federal Flood Risk Management Standards

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would revise HUD’s regulations governing floodplain management and the protection…

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Single-Family Starts Remain Lackluster, but Expected to Begin Sustained Rebound Later This Year

Single-family production remained at an anemic pace in February as builders continue to wrestle with elevated mortgage rates, high construction costs and tightening credit conditions that threaten…

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Single-Family Market Share Continues to Shift from Large Population Centers

While nationwide single-family housing starts have slowed in the past year, the largest drop on a percentage basis is occurring in the most dense counties, where housing costs are highest.…

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Multifamily Developer Confidence Remains in Negative Territory in Fourth Quarter

While the two main confidence indexes for multifamily housing increased slightly in the fourth quarter, they both remained in negative territory, according to results from the Multifamily Market…

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