Government

The GSE adds Roy Swan, current Director of Mission Investments at the Ford Foundation, to its Board, bringing 30-plus years of experience in law, banking, corporate finance, public policy, and investment management to the role.

A Wisconsin housing program has been recognized for its efforts in reducing lead paint hazards and enhancing asthma education while ensuring a healthier living space for children.

Overdraft fees—colloquially known as “junk fees” in most circles—cost Americans billions of dollars a year, but a proposed rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would close one avenue of racking up these charges.

Marcia L. Fudge took center stage before the House Financial Services Committee recently to highlight HUD’s work to boost the nation’s housing supply and expand access to affordable housing.

"His steady hand, focus, and compassion helped guide an industry through a turbulent period," said Ed Delgado, Chairman Emeritus at Five Star Global. "His influence on promoting affordable housing and his longstanding commitment to protecting the dream of homeownership will have an impact on generations to come."

Quarterly, home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 1.7% in Q4 2023, a deceleration from 2.1% growth in the third quarter.

A group of 10 U.S. Senators have issued a letter to the heads of HUD and the CFPB calling for an examination of Navy Federal Credit Union’s practices after a report claimed the institution was more than twice as likely to deny loans for Black applicants as white applicants.

Due to continued liquidity constraints in the reverse mortgage space, Ginnie Mae has begun exploring a new securitization product that would accept HECM loans with balances above 98% of FHA’s Maximum Claim Amount.

According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a new report revealed that appraisers underutilize time adjustments for local house price growth, but what does this mean for the industry?

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Housing Counseling revealed that the millions in available grants will help expand housing counseling services and provide comprehensive financial literacy, homeownership, and affordable housing support to underserved communities.