Five House freshmen to watch on housing issues
Several new members of the House Financial Services Committee with backgrounds in housing could use their experience to address Chairman Maxine Waters' top agenda items. ... Read full article
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Mortgage lenders brace for more housing market headaches in 2019
The mortgage industry heads into 2019 with little relief from the market strains of the past three years. To succeed — or at least survive — lenders must confront major questions about demand, affordability and market consolidation. ... Read full article
On way out, Hensarling makes final case for GSE reform
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing to examine the outgoing committee chairman's bipartisan GSE reform bill, but lawmakers were already looking ahead. ... Read full article
Waters nominated to chair House banking panel
The California congresswoman would be the first woman and first African-American to lead the committee. ... Read full article
Waters likely to raise affordable housing’s profile in GSE debate
The Democrat, who will likely head the Financial Services Committee, has signaled she'll make expanded housing opportunities for lower-income consumers a top priority. ... Read full article
FHA looking to extend multifamily risk-sharing program: Montgomery
The Federal Housing Administration's risk-sharing program with the Federal Financing Bank began as a temporary fix, but the agency is exploring how to make it more permanent. ... Read full article