New construction is not the only path to replenishing the housing supply, it is the most plausible, experts conclude, and they say scaling back building restrictions could boost effectiveness.
Read More »FHFA Requests Input on GSE Executive Pay
FHFA Director Mark Calabria says the information gathered will help the agency ensure transparent and appropriate compensation policies at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Taking Aim at Community Redevelopment
A two-day virtual NeighborWorks America event set for Thursday and Friday will cover a number of pressing topics in the quest to bridge the gap in the housing divide.
Read More »The Importance of Supply Chain Diversity in Mortgage
In this edition of DS5: Inside the Industry, Michael Ruiz, Director, Supplier Diversity for Fannie Mae discusses "the peculiar world of supply chain diversity," as well as the results of an American Mortgage Diversity Council survey on the subject.
Read More »Addressing LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Housing
Realtor.com this week announced a new partnership with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. The Alliance was founded June 2020 and has chapters throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The collaboration will allow the groups to identify training opportunities that ...
Read More »Number of Underwater Homes Took a Dip in Q1
Double-digit home price growth has driven down negative equity, as a new report has found that just 2.6% of all mortgaged properties are underwater nationwide.
Read More »Opinion: With Support, Infrastructure Plan Could Address Housing Shortage
In an op-ed, experts suggest President Biden's policy could help struggling Americans but argue that Congress is not focused enough on housing shortfalls.
Read More »Mortgage Industry and Government Collaborate on Solutions
On Wednesday, Five Star’s one-day 2021 Government Forum: A Virtual Event brought together execs from the mortgage industry with governmental agency representatives to share ideas and insights about the future of the mortgage marketplace.
Read More »Premium for High Flood Risk Homes Rose During Pandemic
Researchers found that while flood risk is escalating in many parts of the country, it doesn't appear to be a deal-breaker for large number of house hunters.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Reports 288,000-Plus Homes Financed in May
For the 10th straight month, Ginnie Mae MBS issuance has surpassed the $75 billion mark, keeping pace after a record month in April.
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