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Federal Government May Help Loosen Mortgage Rules

Federal Government May Help Loosen Mortgage Rules

Washington, DC, May 14, 2014 -- The federal government may be backing away from recent efforts to tighten mortgage lending standards by requiring higher downpayments for certain kinds of loans, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal.

Housing Affordability Rises in First Quarter

Housing Affordability Rises in First Quarter

Washington, DC, May 14, 2014 -- Slightly lower median home prices along with steady mortgage rates contributed to higher housing affordability in the first quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.