Home Buying

Fannie and Freddie add-on fees hampering home buying

The add-on fees charged on home loans by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-backed mortgage giants, are hampering new home buyers and doubling expenses for consumers, critics claim.

CFPB’s updated mortgage tool will help users explore HMDA more easily

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reportedly launched a new, updated version of its online mortgage tool to help home hunters explore the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) with ease and give them information about credit availability and resources in their area.
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