Finance of America was profitable for a second consecutive quarter as funded volume at the reverse mortgage lender grew 7% versus the first quarter and 35% year-over-year. The company made net income from continuing operations of $80 million for the period ended June 30, unchanged from the first quarter and up from a $5 million […]

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s regulator announced additional leeway for them to invest more heavily in low-income housing tax credits in line with the passage of recent legislation. Each can now invest up to $2 billion for a total of $4 billion per year, twice the previous limit, according to a press release from U.S.

With home prices climbing and mortgage rates keeping owners locked in place, Americans are sitting on a record $34.5 trillion in home equity and lenders are eager to cash in.   The $34.5T in equity marks a $600 billion increase from last year. The total equity Americans have in their homes is up $4.7 trillion from