The typical homeowners have seen their equity grow more than 260%, while some metros are reporting total increase of more than $10 billion.
Read More »Negative Equity Hits Record Levels
The amount of homes in negative equity fell to the lowest level in nine years, according to a new report. Here's why.
Read More »Tracking Home Flipping Across the Nation
The number of properties flipped fell from a year ago, but several markets are thriving, with one metro posting a 72% increase.
Read More »Freddie Mac Passes $50B in Credit Risk Transfers
From program inception to date, the GSE has transferred a portion of the credit risk on more than $1.3 trillion of Single-Family mortgages based on UPB at issuance.
Read More »DTI’s Ties to Mortgage Default Rates
The FHA has signaled that it may tighten credit, noting that the debt-to-income (DTI) ratio for FHA-insured loans has been consistently increasing for six years. In a new report, find out just how much DTI impacts defaults and repayments.
Read More »FHFA Director Mark Calabria Gives Update on Fannie and Freddie
The Federal Housing Finance Agency FHFA is working on a plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and in this Video Spotlight, FHFA Director Mark Calabria discusses how quickly the GSEs can be put back into private hands.
Read More »What are the Presidential Candidates’ Views on Housing?
Ten Democratic Presidential hopefuls took the stage at the last Democratic Debate last week, and none mentioned one of the biggest issues facing the nation—the shortage of affordable homes. In a commentary in City Lab, Diane Yentel, President of the ...
Read More »Fannie Mae Announces Non-Performing Loan Sale Results
Fannie Mae announced the winners of its last reperforming loan sale, and also announced the opening of its newest non-performing loan sales.
Read More »Foreclosure Activity’s Ups and Downs
Both repossessions and foreclosures increased in August, but according to a new report, some cities ran contrary to the national trend, posting increases.
Read More »Spotlight on Housing Reform
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing to discuss the next steps in housing reform, with a focus on reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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