Attorney Stacia E. Peterson discusses a new law change regarding the issuance of a summons and service of a complaint via electronic means.
Read More »Freddie Mac Enhances Income Assessment Tool
New capabilities will assist lenders in calculating income more quickly and precisely, thus reducing risk and helping serve more qualified borrowers.
Read More »Tightening Credit Conditions Could Spur Recession
Fannie Mae is still predicting recession conditions to occur this year due to a slow down in the economy, and a tightening of credit standards.
Read More »The Week Ahead: House Committee to Examine FHFA Actions
FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson will testify before the House Financial Services Committee to discuss the latest measures taken by the Agency to execute its mission of maintaining the safety and soundness of the GSEs, and ensuring access to affordable and sustainable housing.
Read More »Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Hits $2.39T in April
According to Ginnie Mae, April’s mortgage-backed securities issuance supported the financing of more than 112,000 households, including assisting more than 50,700 first-time homebuyers.
Read More »FHA Amends Policies to Expedite HECM Processing
New policies set forth by the FHA in Mortgagee Letter 2023-10 will shorten the timeframe for mortgagees to receive Home Equity Conversion Mortgage assignment funds.
Read More »HUD, National Association of Home Builders Unveil Innovative Housing Showcase
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Association of Home Builders announced new information surrounding the Innovative Housing Showcase, held to raise awareness of innovative and affordable housing designs with the potential to increase housing supply and reduce housing expenses for owners and renters nationwide.
Read More »FHFA Seeks Input on GSEs’ Single-Family Pricing Framework
Agency soliciting public comments on how its pricing framework protects Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and taxpayers against potential future losses, while supporting affordable, sustainable housing and first-time homebuyers.
Read More »Ginnie Mae MBS Q1 Portfolio Crosses the $2.3T Mark
First-quarter mortgage-backed securities issuance by Ginnie Mae supported the financing of more than 281,000 households, including more than 126,000 first-time homebuyers.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Announces Two New Key Appointments
As Ginnie Mae continues its search for a permanent COO, Laura M. Kenney has been named Senior Advisor for Strategic Operations, in addition to Britt Van being appointed as Special Advisor to the President.
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