New policy changes will improve the strength of the mortgage sector by increasing issuer liquidity by shortening the re-pooling seasoning requirement for reperforming loans from six months to three months.
Read More »Curing the Low-Volume Blues
Shannon Faries of Land Gorilla explains how construction loans can help offset market swings for lenders feeling the pinch.
Read More »Celebrating Four Decades of Industry Advancement
Wes G. Iseley, EVP and Senior Managing Director of Carrington Holding Company, winner of the 2022 Five Star Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, reflects on his 40-plus years in the industry and shares the keys to being a successful leader throughout the years.
Read More »Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Outstanding Expands to Nearly $2.3T
Ginnie Mae’s MBS portfolio grew for the 15th consecutive month in September, ending the fiscal year at nearly $2.3 trillion. Alongside financing more than 143,000 homeowners and renters, Ginnie Mae MBS supported financing for more than 64,000 first-time homebuyers last month.
Read More »Five Star Presents Annual Women in Housing Leadership Awards
The 11th Annual Women in Housing Leadership Awards event capped off the 2022 Five Star Conference and Expo, recognizing the achievements of businesswomen impacting the housing and mortgage servicing industry.
Read More »Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Expands to $2.3T
Ginnie Mae’s mortgage-backed securities outstanding portfolio grew for the 14th consecutive month in August, hitting $2.269 trillion, up from $2.248 trillion in July, and $2.119 trillion last year. This growth was fueled by steady new issuance of Ginnie Mae MBS ...
Read More »Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reaches $2.25 Trillion in July
Ginnie Mae’s MBS portfolio grew for the 13th consecutive month in July, supporting over 155,000 affordable homeownership and rental units throughout the U.S., including approximately $1.85 billion in loans for multifamily housing.
Read More »FHFA and Ginnie Mae Update Seller/Servicer Requirements
New updated minimum financial eligibility requirements for GSE seller/servicers and Ginnie Mae issuers will ensure that the nation’s housing finance system remains safe and sound, and that sustainable mortgage credit remains available for all qualified borrowers.
Read More »Have Forbearances ‘Reached a Floor?’
The number of homeowners in forbearance plans has dropped by 35,000 month-over-month, however the number of those entering and exiting Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae loans is nearly equal for these loan types.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Seeking Feedback on Manufactured Housing Program
As a means to increase the nation’s supply of affordable housing, Ginnie Mae is seeking public comment on how its Manufactured Housing Program could boost inventory.
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