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For the third consecutive month, the nation’s forbearance rate has remained relatively flat, with new forbearance requests and re-entries being reported at nearly the same pace as exits.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have changed their upfront fee structure to strengthen their safety and soundness by enhancing their ability to improve their capital position over time.

Matthew Perez of FICS explains why mortgage servicers need to embrace non-English-language support now.

The 2023 Scorecard builds on the progress made by the GSEs in 2022 to strengthen capital position while advancing equitable and sustainable access to homeownership and rental housing nationwide.

According to a new Porch study, homeowners and homebuyers are beginning to understand and appreciate the value of an energy-efficient home and what it provides in terms of cost and savings on heating and cooling.

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a new analysis of nearly half a million complaints reveals ongoing challenges, as TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax top the list of complaints.

In establishing replacement rates for legacy LIBOR products, Fannie Mae has reached a key milestone necessary to prepare the mortgage marketplace for the end of LIBOR.

Government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now required to provide advance notice to the Federal Housing Finance Agency before offering new products.

According to the FHFA’s Q3 2022 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report, the Enterprises completed 69,362 foreclosure prevention actions within the quarter, helping troubled homeowners nationwide to stay in their homes.

The FHFA recently published its Q3 2022 data for the Uniform Appraisal Data Aggregate Statistics Data File. The agency also launched the new UAD Aggregate Statistics Top 100 Metro Areas Dashboard, which displays the statistics through customized maps and charts.