During the 2021 Five Star Conference, the annual Women in Housing Leadership awards will once again honor some of the industry’s most accomplished female executives. Today, we introduce you to the finalists for the Laurie Maggiano Executive of the Year Award.
Read More »Affordability Issues Widen the Homeownership Gap
A new report finds that more than 30% Americans are currently seeking a new home, yet unequal access to resources is preventing people of color and lower-income earners from achieving that goal.
Read More »Brian Montgomery Joins Radian’s Board
Former HUD Deputy Secretary and FHA Commissioner joins the board of directors of mortgage insurance company.
Read More »Wells Fargo Gives Homebuyers a LIFT
Here’s how Wells Fargo’s LIFT initiative for low- and moderate-income households has created opportunities for potential homeowners who would have otherwise remained out of the market.
Read More »NeighborWorks America Appoints New President and CEO
NeighborWorks America, recently announced the appointment of Marietta Rodriguez, as President and CEO of NeighborWorks America. Jeffrey Bryson, who served as interim President and CEO for the nonprofit since September 2017, will remain on board until August 17.
Read More »NeighborWorks America Elects New Board Chairman
Grovetta Gardineer is the successor to Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry, who had been the chairman of the board since March 2014.
Read More »Congressional Grants to Aid More Struggling Borrowers
Funding from the Congressionally-funded National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling (NFMC) program provides counseling for at-risk homeowners who are working with their servicers to avoid foreclosure.
Read More »Congressionally-Funded Loss Mitigation Program Counts Two Million Served
Nicole Harmon, VP of Foreclosure Mitigation Programs at Neighborworks America, recently spoke with DS News about what the milestone of counseling two million homeowners through the NFMC means for the mortgage industry.
Read More »Strong Housing Market In Urban Areas Drives More Positive Outlook on Local Economies
"Given the strength of the housing market in most urban and suburban areas, and the connection many make to home prices and a strong economy, it's not too surprising that people living in those areas have a more positive economic outlook as reported by our survey," said Doug Robinson of NeighborWorks.
Read More »Non-Profit Awards $44.8 Million Through Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program
While foreclosure numbers have declined significantly since the peak years of 2010 and 2011, a recent uptick in foreclosure starts demonstrates the need still exists for loss mitigation programs such as the NFMC to help families and individuals stay in their homes when their mortgages become delinquent. The current demand for NFMC grant funds ($87 million) was nearly double the amount of $44.8 million that was awarded.
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