The Biden Administration and the FHFA have announced several new initiatives to combat housing inequality, including the GSE investment of up to $850 million annually in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.
Read More »Stewart Information Services to Acquire Informative Research
Stewart Information Services Corporation today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Informative Research, a leader in providing credit, consumer, and real estate data and technology services. IR serves more than 3,000 customers across the United States and offers ...
Read More »Homeowners Opting Against Refinancing
Different demographics cite varying concerns about remortgage options, according to a survey of borrowers and those considering buying a house.
Read More »YoY Home Price Surge Recorded in June
Home prices nationwide grew 18.6% year-over-year in June, reaching a high not seen in 30 years of gauging this metric.
Read More »CFPB: Servicers Must Double Their Efforts to Protect At-Risk Borrowers
Beginning today, the CFPB’s new rule to increase protections over homeowners takes effect, as servicers step up their efforts to assist borrowers in jeopardy of foreclosure.
Read More »Housing Report Suggests ‘Somewhat Calmer Market’
Also, supply remains short, competition continues, and steep prices have translated into a wealth gain of $45,000 for a typical homeowner.
Read More »Forbearance Plan Volume and Exits Slow Their Pace
As many approach the 18-month mark since entering forbearance plans, the number of exits has diminished, with overall volume changing little over the previous week.
Read More »Waters’ Plea to Congress for Emergency Rental Assistance Reform
Rep. Maxine Waters outlines her plan to bring emergency rental assistance to those impacted by the Supreme Court’s decision last week to block the extension of the eviction moratoria.
Read More »Almost 950K Homes Risk Damage from Ida
Experts examine what the hurricane—now downgraded to tropical storm—means for borrowers, insurers, servicers, and government agencies.
Read More »Weekly Forbearance Volume Drops
Still, the number of on-hold home loans continues to decrease on a month-over-month basis, and more than 400k plans expire next month.
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