Find out how much of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas's securities portfolio was composed of mortgage-backed securities, and see how the GSEs are moving toward Universal MBS.
Read More »Senate Banking Committee Reexamines Regulatory Expectations
During a Tuesday hearing, the Senate Banking Committee talked to experts on how to improve the accountability and oversight of bank supervisory agencies, from applications to mortgage-related securities.
Read More »Fraud, Foreclosure, and Community Blight in Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, and several other cities are facing increased community blight from fraudulent investments. Here's how the scam sales, delinquencies, and foreclosures are impacting neighborhoods.
Read More »Is a Recession Heading Our Way in 2020?
Is a recession heading our way in 2020? If so, what is The Federal Reserve doing to fight it? Well, that answer may change depending who you ask. A recent article from The New York Times stated while the current ...
Read More »How Climate Change Is Driving Foreclosure and Delinquency
Climate change-driven natural disasters can be detrimental to household income and finances, and a recent report examines how such events impact delinquency and foreclosure rates.
Read More »GSE Reform: Guarding the Market
Editor's note: This piece originally appeared in the April edition of DS News, available online. GSE reform may be the new “third rail” of American politics, and maybe that’s not such a bad thing. When Congress gets involved, regardless of your ...
Read More »FHFA’s Calabria and the Future of the Mortgage Market
With a new Director at the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, this Video Spotlight explores how proposed restructuring within the GSEs could impact America’s housing market.
Read More »Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: A Matter of Definition
A recent court of appeals decision could impact creditors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases—and it all comes down to defining the term “provided for.” Editor's note: this story originally appeared in the April 2019 edition of DS News.
Read More »GDP Gets a Boost, But How Is Housing Faring?
New estimates show the economy continues to recover from the government shutdown earlier this year with another boost in the GDP. Here’s what this could mean for the housing market.
Read More »Freddie Mac, Appraisal Institute Offer Manufactured Housing Valuation Training
Here’s why Freddie Mac has partnered with the Appraisal Institute to train appraisers to correctly evaluate the price of manufactured homes.
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