Foreclosed homes that met their fate during the housing crisis are gaining value nearly twice as much as other homes—but with no benefit to the original owners of the homes.
Read More »Here is How the Republican VP Candidates Stack Up
The short list for Donald Trump's running mate consists of three candidates. Where do they stand on housing policy?
Read More »HUD’s DASP Changes: Politically Motivated or Not?
HUD created the Distressed Asset Stabilization Program (DASP) in 2010 as a way to protect the interests of taxpayers. Were recent proposed changes to DASP in direct opposition to that objective?
Read More »Parties Spar Over Merits of CHOICE Act
The introduction of the CHOICE Act—the Republicans’ proposed alternative to Dodd-Frank—last month by Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) has sparked even more fierce debate between the parties in his Committee.
Read More »Are Foreclosure Levels Reaching a New Normal?
With national foreclosure inventory and serious delinquencies now back to pre-crisis levels, is this the new normal for the foreclosure landscape?
Read More »Landmark Network Appoints New Chief Strategy Officer
Landmark Network, Inc., a California-based provider of valuation management services and technology for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, has announced the addition of Robert Scheer to the company as Chief Strategy Officer.
Read More »Fifth Third Names New SVP of Mortgage Division
Edward L. Robinson has been named SVP and head of Fifth Third Mortgage, where he will be responsible for overseeing all mortgage-related functions at Fifth Third.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Nancy Corsiglia will join Ginnie Mae as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to President Ted Tozer, Ginnie Mae announced on Monday.
Read More »FHFA: Time to Solicit Borrowers for Principal Reduction
The FHFA has determined that borrowers eligible for principal reduction tend to be concentrated in communities across the country that have not yet fully recovered from the foreclosure crisis.
Read More »Senators Probing Effectiveness of FHFA’s Watchdog
Two Senate Committee Chairmen are seeking more information from the FHFA's Office of Inspector General on the OIG's finances, hiring and firing practices, organizational chart, and retaining of private attorneys.
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