Affected counties can be found from Washington to Massachusetts

One housing expert says the rate hike can spur home value declines in coastal markets like Seattle and San Francisco

Some lenders feel more secure when affluent relatives co-sign

Broader access to housing credit sought

NAHB endorses President Obama?s housing finance policy.

Americans have shown continued interest in buying and owning homes. The demand for new homes is real. We need to keep focused on removing obstacles to homeownership. The new QM, when it emerges, should not impede the market further.

Donovan says tools are there to restore housing at NAHB speech