A pandemic that in the past year has changed every American's way of life also has illuminated and exacerbated shortcomings in the U.S. economy and housing. "We Can’t Wait 114 Years to Close the Diversity Gap in Housing"—it's the central ...
Read More »Latest Look at Foreclosure Trends
Extensions to the Federal Government’s foreclosure moratorium and CARES Act mortgage forbearance program are keeping a wave of foreclosures at bay.
Read More »FHFA Extends COVID-19-Related Loan Flexibilities
The agency said its actions represent the latest steps it has taken to benefit renters, property owners, and the mortgage market during the pandemic.
Read More »HUD Secretary Fudge: ‘I Can’t Wait to Get Started’
During her introductory remarks, the eighteenth Secretary of Housing and Urban Development laid out her priorities, including providing relief to struggling homeowners and combatting homelessness.
Read More »March’s DS News: Forbearance, Technology, Legal Matters, and More
How will long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic shape the default servicing industry? It's one of several questions that experts address in the latest issue.
Read More »For Housing Assistance to Work, Communication Must Improve
A new report from the Terner Center provides the framework for a revamping housing policy and creating advancement for all.
Read More »Industry Reacts: Marcia Fudge Confirmed as HUD Secretary
Learn what the industry is saying about Fudge's confirmation, including why one housing activist called her the "ideal candidate to serve as HUD Secretary at this moment in history."
Read More »2020 Delinquencies Hit Both Highs and Lows
Nationwide, overall delinquency in December dipped for the fourth straight month, "ending a rocky year with signs of recovery," property data analysts report.
Read More »For Homeowners, ‘Historically Affordable’ MBS Remain Source of Capital
Ginnie Mae reports across-the-board demand for government-backed mortgages as consumers increase home refinance and home purchase volume.
Read More »The Rate of AVM Error in Majority-Black Neighborhoods
Automated Valuation Models have been a critical real estate tool during the COVID-19 pandemic, but could they be potentially contributing to the housing wealth gap?
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