Redfin reports that many home sellers are getting just two or three offers as opposed to the 20 that were common at the pinnacle of the market. Find out what percentage of homes for sale posted a price drop during the past month.
Read More »CFPB Examines State Community Reinvestment Laws
The Bureau has issued a new analysis on state Community Reinvestment Act laws, examining affirmative lending, service delivery, and investment obligations by mortgage companies and deposit-taking institutions. Read the details after the link.
Read More »FHA Extends Foreclosure Protections to Victims of Maui Wildfires
In an effort to assist borrowers impacted by Maui’s August wildfires, mortgage servicers will be prohibited from initiating or completing foreclosure actions through May 6, 2024.
Read More »Sen. Scott Announces Framework for U.S. Capital Markets Reform
Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has drafted the outline for a bill to revitalize the U.S. economy and boost avenues for capital formation. Click through to read highlights of the proposal.
Read More »Feds Seek to Enhance HECMs for Senior Homeowners
The FHA has proposed changes to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program geared toward improving program stability and to adapt to changing market conditions. Full details after the link.
Read More »SEC Urged to Finalize Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosures
Rep. Maxine Waters has issued a letter to the Chair of the SEC to move quickly to finalize its proposal to improve the quality of climate-related disclosures in the nation’s capital markets. Click through the read the details.
Read More »Which U.S. Cities Have the Most Unpaid Mortgages?
On average, it may take U.S. homeowners 30 years to pay off their mortgage. Click through to find the nation’s cities with the most unpaid mortgages and cities that have the most paid-off homes.
Read More »Freddie Mac Reports $2.7B in Q3 Net Income
Delivering solid third quarter earnings while supporting the U.S. housing finance system, Freddie Mac reported net revenues at $5.7 billion, up 10% year-over-year, driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income.
Read More »Fannie Mae Reports $4.7B in Q3 Net Income
Quarter-over-quarter, the GSE reported that net income decreased $295 million in Q3 of 2023 over Q2, as Fannie Mae assisted with the purchase, refinance, or rental of 428,000 households in the third quarter. Read the full financials in our story after the link.
Read More »Analyzing HUD’s RUSH Disaster Response Program
A new report takes a deeper look at HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) Program. Click through to read about suggested improvements that should be made before future implementation of the program.
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