Purchasing a property has proven more difficult for people of color, a study reveals, and this contributes to a substantial homeownership gap between different racial demographics.
Read More »Supreme Court, FHFA Back Tenant and Borrower Protections
The Supreme Court denies a request to invalidate the CDC's eviction moratorium, and the GSEs issue loan modifications to ease borrowers' pandemic-related financial stresses.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Introduces New Payment Reduction Options
Through a new pool type, Ginnie Mae deepens its commitment to a balanced and equitable housing finance system.
Read More »FHFA Increases Post-Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoria Protections
Following rules implemented by the CFPB, the FHFA has taken action to further shelter homeowners from foreclosure and eviction actions by mandating increased consumer protections.
Read More »Short Supply and High Demand Push Home Prices Upward
As home prices show gains yet again, continued low rates are propelling buyers to jump into a market short on listings.
Read More »Women in Housing Leadership Awards Nominations Now Open
Female pioneers in the mortgage space will be recognized at a special awards luncheon in September at the in-person 2021 Five Star Conference and Expo.
Read More »Rate of Forbearance Exits Slows
An improvement in overall economic conditions is allowing more homeowners to regain their pre-pandemic financial footing, with the share of loans in forbearance sliding for the 17th consecutive week.
Read More »FHFA Adds to Its Leadership Team
Just days after Sandra L. Thompson was named Acting Director, the FHFA continued to bolster its support staff with the appointment of three more to its leadership ranks.
Read More »Lower-Income Households Face ‘Pronounced Adversity’ As Moratoria Expire
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Biden administration, as well as the Federal Housing Financial Administration (FHFA) last week extended moratoria on evictions and foreclosures put in place following the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement left ...
Read More »Addressing the Housing Needs of Small and Midsize Cities
A new NYU Furman Center initiative will work to advance racial equity and decrease the homeownership gap in cities nationwide.
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