FHFA recently hosted the Fall 2023 Econ Summit, an exchange of ideas on climate change and insurance; land use and risk modeling; and the impact of disaster risk on home prices.
Read More »Fannie Mae Outlines New Groundwork for Single-Family Social MBS
The GSE has announced updates to disclosures for the company's Single-Family MBS to further enhance its mission to support access to credit and affordable housing nationwide.
Read More »National Property Preservation Conference Returned to Washington, D.C.
The annual National Property Preservation Conference once again brought together a cross-section of field services vendors, mortgage servicing professionals, and representatives of government agencies and the GSEs to “discuss pressing issues and develop solutions.”
Read More »Schneiderman & Sherman Expands Into the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Michigan-based law firm opens new office in St. Paul, Minnesota to expand its mission as an advocate for the mortgage servicing community.
Read More »Bipartisan Tax Bill Introduced to Boost Affordable Housing
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith have announced bipartisan framework that promotes the financial security of working families, and expands affordable housing by enhancing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
Read More »Running the Numbers
For its most recent cover story, MortgagePoint assembled a panel of economists to forecast the top trends and headwinds they expect to define the housing market in 2024.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Evaluating the 2024 REO Landscape
An upcoming FORCE webinar will forecast the upcoming year for the REO marketplace, with particular attention to new laws that will take effect and their impact on your business.
Read More »Dropping Rates Should Boost Home Sales in 2024
Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group predicts a gradual return to a more “normal” housing balance in 2024.
Read More »Freddie Mac Names New Director
The GSE adds Roy Swan, current Director of Mission Investments at the Ford Foundation, to its Board, bringing 30-plus years of experience in law, banking, corporate finance, public policy, and investment management to the role.
Read More »HUD Honors Wisconsin’s Healthy Housing Initiatives Portfolio
A Wisconsin housing program has been recognized for its efforts in reducing lead paint hazards and enhancing asthma education while ensuring a healthier living space for children.
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