Daily Dose

CFPB Director, Kathy Kraninger answered some tough questions from ranking members and Chairwoman Maxine Waters at the House Committee Hearing on the Bureau’s Semi-Annual Report. Here’s what she had to say.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced disaster assistance for homeowners impacted by the deadly tornadoes in Alabama. Click through to learn the steps being taken by HUD to protect them.

Where are the big banks putting their fintech investment dollars? Regional lenders can follow their lead and find a pathway leading straight into the future.

Freddie Mac has announced a new fund to support individuals displaced by natural disasters or experiencing homelessness. Find out what the initiatives cover and more.

As part of its goal to improve the predictability of cash flows to MBS investors, FHFA has announced its final rule for the single mortgage-backed security issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Click through to learn more.

A new survey revealed one particular headwind that real estate firms would be facing over the next two years. Click through to learn more.

Emerging capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential to transform default property servicing. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the March issue of DS News, out now.

Watch this video to learn why the current housing trends are not as bad as they seem and why the market is prepared to weather a recession if it does occur.

The latest economic and housing market forecast by Freddie Mac predicts that while economic growth will likely moderate, there might be hope for home sales. Here’s why.

Fannie Mae gives insights into why it is important for the industry to relook at affordable housing with the changing definition of households.