The Net Worth Sweep, or the sweeping of all Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac profits into Treasury, has been under more intense scrutiny as of late.
Read More »Coalition Pushes for Stricter Wall Street Regulation
A group of progressives who believe that Wall Street is not regulated enough has organized a coalition in hopes of getting stricter rules passed.
Read More »‘Survivor Bill of Rights’ is Gaining Traction
One of the states hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis has proposed legislation to protect families from foreclosure after the death of the borrower named on the mortgage.
Read More »Where are the Best Markets for Flipping?
While house flipping activity overall is down considerably from its peak reached 11 years ago, plenty of opportunities remain for flippers to turn a healthy profit.
Read More »Spring Has Brought on More Delinquencies
What implications does April's rise in 30-day delinquencies have for the mortgage industry?
Read More »Present and Future Look Bright for Jumbo RMBS
What factors have led to improved credit performance of jumbo residential mortgage-backed securities?
Read More »What is Driving Risk Higher on First-Time Buyer Loans?
What led to risk of default on agency first-time buyer mortgages reaching a series high in April?
Read More »Here’s One Way to Fight Zombie Properties
Local municipalities in the areas hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis have made various attempts through legislation to combat the problem of “zombie properties.” How does the most populous town in the U.S. propose to handle the problem?
Read More »Appellate Court Strikes BOA’s Penalty in ‘Hustle’ Case
Bank of America has been fighting for nearly two years to reverse a $1.27 billion penalty over Countrywide's "Hustle" mortgage program. Why did an appellate court reverse that penalty on Monday?
Read More »The Week Ahead: The Domino Effect of the Supply Shortage
Existing-home sales were up despite ongoing inventory issues. How will the lack of housing supply affect new home sales for the month of April?
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