On Monday, HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson, spoke with Newsmax regarding HUD Opportunity Zones and Tax incentives as well as his future with the department. Watch the full interview here.
Read More »Owning vs Renting in the Largest U.S. Metros
New home shoppers are often on the fence about purchasing or renting, and the cost is a major factor. A new study compares the difference between the two in the 50 largest U.S. metros and gives some perspective.
Read More »CFPB Seeks to Address PACE Financing Rules
Here's how a proposed rule on Property Assessed Clean Energy financing by the consumer watchdog could impact the ATR requirements under the Truth in Lending Act.
Read More »Managing Risk in a Changing Mortgage Environment
Donna Corley, SVP, Single-Family, Chief Risk Officer, Freddie Mac, spoke to DS News about why the current environment comes with its own challenges for servicing and underwriting loans. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the March issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »HUD to Invest $779M for Virgin Islands’ Recovery
As part of its initiative to help the communities who have suffered substantial damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure in the wake of hurricanes Maria and Irma, HUD announced its approval of additional investment for the island’s recovery.
Read More »Which Mortgage Loans Do Service Members Prefer?
Recent data by the CFPB shows how our veterans are financing new homes. Click through to learn what they are choosing and why.
Read More »The Problem With California’s Affordable Housing Goals
A new report gives insights into the factors that are likely to keep the Golden State from achieving its goal for more affordable housing.
Read More »The Week Ahead: CFPB Director Headed for Capitol Hill
Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will testify during the House Financial Services Committee’s semi-annual review of the consumer watchdog. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Ask the Economist with Skylar Olsen
Olsen spoke to DS News about the trends in the housing markets and the homelessness crisis in America. Here’s what she had to say.
Read More »HUD Approves $8.2B Puerto Rico Recovery Plan
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has added to the grants provided to the island nation, but here’s why the agency has added a caveat to this approval.
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