Cyndi Danko, VP, Single-Family Credit Risk Policy for Fannie Mae, discusses how the GSE is working to constantly evolve and improve its Servicer Toolkit.
Read More »Upticks in Labor Market Breeding Consumer Optimism
Consumers polled by the GSE found that while the housing market has dipped slightly, rising employment numbers will boost confidence in the coming months.
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?
Read More »Forbearances Continue Slow and Steady Improvement
According to Black Knight’s latest forbearance data analysis, a common trend continued as the number of active forbearances fell this week, driven by month-end expiration activity. Nationwide, the number of U.S. homeowners with forbearance plans stood at approximately 2.69 million ...
Read More »Residential Leasebacks: A Tool Against Future Foreclosure Crises?
If properly implemented, a robust residential leaseback program could help keep struggling homeowners in their home, while also avoiding costly foreclosure proceedings.
Read More »Fannie Mae Honors 31 Partners for Servicing Excellence
Fannie Mae’s STAR Program was established to recognize outstanding performance in the servicing sector as 31 of the nation’s top mortgage servicers were recently honored for their accomplishments.
Read More »Analyzing the Housing Market’s Uneven Boom and Bust Cycles
Why do national trends in house prices spread more to some cities than to others? Here are factors researchers say are at work.
Read More »The Week Ahead: In Pursuit of Fair Housing for All
Equality in housing will be the focus of a House Financial Services Committee hearing next Wednesday as the government enacts measures designed to help break down barriers in the affordable housing sector.
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Rejects ‘No Standing = No Fees’ Rule
The Florida Supreme Court's decision in Page v. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas addresses a previous court's ruling related to standing to foreclose and attorney’s fees.
Read More »Listen: What a New Administration Means for Housing Policy
In a new podcast, SitusAMC's Tim Rood speaks with Brian Montgomery, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, about "myths, misconceptions, and facts surrounding the policy-making process.
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