
The order directs Federal agencies to block Wall Street purchases of single-family homes, defines investor categories within 30 days, and requires $200 billion in mortgage-backed security purchases to lower rates.

The order directs Federal agencies to block Wall Street purchases of single-family homes, defines investor categories within 30 days, and requires $200 billion in mortgage-backed security purchases to lower rates.

Eight in 10 Americans say affordable housing is difficult to find, poll shows.

Leader of Russia’s largest forest industry company warns of a coming wave of bankruptcies.

New five-year revolving facility refinances two previous agreements totaling Euro 1.75 billion.

First transaction of this type provides nearly six-year average maturity, with gearing at 38% below target.

Average 15-year fixed-rate mortgage declines to 5.44%, both rates lower than a year ago.

Funding includes $700 million for housing-linked lumber demand, $500 million in new loans for large softwood producers, and over $100 million in worker training, expanding on prior $1.2 billion forest sector support.

Bill authorizes $220 million in federal guarantees for sawmills near forest restoration areas.

Financing package includes a $250 million term loan to cover a $350 million green bond maturity in 2026.

15-year fixed rate reaches 5.55%, climbing for second consecutive week.