A new article from the Washington Post examines the government’s Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) and the speed at which these resources are reaching those in need.
Read More »HUD Expands Flood Insurance Options for Homeowners
A recent announcement revealed HUD, through the Federal Housing Administration, will allow private flood insurance policies on insured single-family mortgages in special flood hazard areas.
Read More »HUD Reaffirms Its Efforts on Climate Change
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge and Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman addressed the 27th U.N. Climate Conference to discuss the Department’s climate action plan through improving efficient and resilient building standards.
Read More »Rep. Waters Addresses HUD’s Housing Assistance Payments
Rep. Maxine Waters, Chair of the Financial Services Committee, said HUD's draft solicitation could have a “negative impact” on the nation’s supply of affordable housing options.
Read More »HUD Accuses Oklahoma Housing Provider of Racial Discrimination
HUD has found an Oklahoma property management company in violation of the Fair Housing Act by failing to satisfactorily respond to cases of racial harassment.
Read More »Report Highlights the FHA’s Role in Affordable Financing
In its annual report, the FHA highlighted its role in supporting affordable home financing for first-time buyers and borrowers of color, as well as the assistance provided to struggling homeowners.
Read More »VA Loans Preferred Choice of Active-Duty Servicemembers
Nine out of 10 servicemembers surveyed intend to use a VA loan to finance housing after transitioning to civilian life.
Read More »Delinquency Rate Finds New Low
“For the second quarter in a row, the mortgage delinquency rate fell to its lowest level since MBA’s survey began in 1979,” said Marina Walsh, MBA’s VP of Industry Analysis.
Read More »HUD Earmarks $1.4B-Plus for Disaster Recovery
In a continued commitment to combat the effects of climate change, HUD has allocated $1.447 billion in grants to communities nationwide impacted by natural disasters in 2021.
Read More »HUD Issues Nearly $150M in Supplemental COVID Assistance
Owners of properties participating in multifamily-assisted housing programs can now apply for reimbursement of costs for property improvements and other measures taken to protect residents from pandemic-related issues.
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