The head of the Federal Housing Administration says her agency may need as much as a $1 billion rescue package to bolster its reserves despite efforts to shore up its finances with higher mortgage insurance premiums.

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With the Federal Housing Administration on shaky fiscal ground, the likelihood of a taxpayer bailout has some in the housing industry concerned about potential fallout.

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By Derek Kravitz Associated Press Washington — The Obama administration could turn thousands of government-owned foreclosures into rental properties to help boost falling home prices. The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it was seeking input from investors on how to ...

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By Joe Lanane Backers of home resale fee regulation say they want to reduce the number of homeowners surprised to find a 1 percent charge added to their closing costs. The fees, also known as private transfer fees, are attached ...

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By Alan Zibel AP Real Estate Writer Washington — Lawmakers are starting to wrestle with how to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage giants that nearly collapsed at the start of the financial meltdown. In September 2008, the ...

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By Sean Ryan [email protected] Stepping into the void left by gun-shy private lenders could be the best way for Milwaukee to brighten its development horizon. The first step came with the city’s decision to give a $9.3 million loan to ...

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By Alan Zibel AP Real Estate Writer Washington (AP)— The Federal Housing Administration is raising fees and tightening lending standards to shore up its strapped finances and avoid a taxpayer bailout. The government agency has seen its losses rise with ...

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Edgerton Hospital and Health Services announced Friday it has secured financing and will be moving ahead with plans to build a new hospital. The $26 million hospital will be located on a 69-acre site east of Edgerton on Highway 59. ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Housing Administration is proposing stricter rules for lenders to reduce its risk and insure it can cover future losses. The agency proposes to require lenders to have a net worth of at least $1 million ...

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Washington (AP) — The Federal Housing Administration’s financial cushion has dipped to a dangerously low level but should remain above zero under “most economic scenarios,” according to the agency. The FHA, a major source of money for first-time homebuyers, faces ...

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