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What could happen to mortgages and rates if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exit conservatorship?
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If you’re a homeowner impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, contact your mortgage servicer as soon as possible.
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Mortgage borrowers with low down payments are paying less for that ri
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Changes to Fannie Mae’s criteria may open a pathway to homeownership for some buyers.
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Even with a pay raise, homeownership has moved further out of reach for younger generations.
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Today’s mortgage rates already reflect the likelihood of a September Federal Reserve rate cut.
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The candidates’ plans could help or hurt housing affordability, experts say.
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Today’s millennials are moving home in an attempt to save money and pay off debt.
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