U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Three years after lowering the upfront fee to reduce borrowing costs, HUD has restored the 1.5% charge as it moves the Native American home loan program toward self-sufficiency

New-home sales rose 6.4% in August as builders cut prices, offered incentives, and sold more lower-priced homes. Now mortgage rates are moving against buyers again

The former MBA policy executive would oversee FHA underwriting, servicing, and credit-score changes that directly affect lenders and borrowers

HUD’s proposed rollback of housing protections could deepen barriers for underserved borrowers, shrink the pool of prospective homebuyers, and ultimately cost loan originators business

Sales fell 10.5% in July as inventory climbed, leaving builders increasingly dependent on price cuts, mortgage-rate buydowns, and other incentives

Former HUD housing leader rejoins the firm as senior managing director to advise on FHA and GSE financing