The FHFA's request for input is examining the challenges PACE loans may present toward Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when it comes to first-lien priority.
Read More »Foreclosure Trends, State by State
A few states are leading the nation in REO volume, while these cities experienced significant increases in foreclosures a new report found.
Read More »Housing’s Role in Economic Success
Housing may be key to keeping the U.S. economy safe from slowing investment practices, a new report suggests.
Read More »FHFA Appoints CSS Chairman
In addition to Chris Giancarlo's appointment as the independent, non-Executive Chairman, Common Securitization Solutions also announced that it will be amending the structure of its Board of Directors.
Read More »Report: FHA Must Reduce Share of High-Risk Loans
The disparity between home-price appreciation and wage growth corrected itself following the Great Recession. However, is the industry on track to repeat this trend?
Read More »Streamlining the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security
In a report authored in part by former FHFA Special Advisor Bob Ryan, the Urban Institute assessed the FHFA’s proposal and how the Agency can “iron out the wrinkles” of a single security.
Read More »When the Gavel Falls After Foreclosure Sales
Here’s what attorneys and servicers need to know about In re Russell’s implications for debtor’s right to cure after a foreclosure sale.
Read More »Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Announce Q4 Results
Wells Fargo's Q4 results included comments from the bank's new CEO and President Charlie Scharf, who took the position in September.
Read More »Are Recession Fears Overshadowing Actual Market Trends?
While the industry waits for signs of a pending economic recession, is it missing important shifts in the housing market?
Read More »Linking the Housing Affordability Crisis and Homelessness
A Financial Services Committee member noted that affordability challenges are “real,” while Chairwoman Maxine Waters said Congress has “failed” to address this issue.
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