Here’s why Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Mike Crapo has kept housing finance reform at the top of the committee’s agenda for the 116th Congress.
Read More »Freddie Mac Names Sara Mathew Its Non-Executive Chair
Mathew, who currently chairs the Board’s Audit Committee, will take on the new role in February 2019. Here’s more on the appointment.
Read More »The State of Servicing
An annual report gives insights into the headwinds and opportunities for the default servicing industry and explores servicing trends that can keep organizations ahead in their game.
Read More »The Right Path for FHA?
The AEI Housing Market Indicators report noted an uptick in mortgage risk and called for changes to FHA policies in order to better protect homebuyers. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Spotlight on Default Servicing Law Firms
Click through to learn more about the financial services law firms that specialize in consumer and regulatory issues in default servicing. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News.
Read More »Win-Win for Borrowers and Servicers
Experts shed light on possible enhancements to FHA’s toolkit to help create better borrower experiences and mitigate costs for servicers. Here’s what they propose.
Read More »2018 Natural Disaster Damages Exceed $1 Billion
A report took stock of events that impacted homeowners and businesses from financial devastation followed by catastrophic events during 2018. Here are the key findings.
Read More »A Tug-of-War on Affordable Housing in California
As it looks to build homes that are affordable for all income-types, here’s why the Golden State’s administration is suing one of its cities on compliance with its housing regulation.
Read More »Focusing on Home Prices
On Tuesday, the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index will explore the current value of residential real estate across the country. Here’s a snapshot of other upcoming reports in The Week Ahead.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Will the Fed Raise Rates?
The FOMC Meeting announcement on Tuesday will be watched closely to see if interest rates remain unchanged. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
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