A researcher examines the Trump administration’s final steps to reform the GSEs and finds modest momentum for the enterprises' release from conservatorship.
Read More »FHFA, Treasury Announce Changes to GSE Regulations
Amendments allow GSEs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to continue to retain earnings until they satisfy the requirements of the 2020 enterprise capital rule. Click through to learn why some experts voiced both appreciation and concern.
Read More »FHFA Extends COVID-19-Related Loan Flexibilities
The changes aim to "ensure continued support for borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency," according to agency representatives.
Read More »Brooks Resigns, Paulson to Become Acting Comptroller of the Currency
Brian P. Brooks has announced he will step down on January 14, 2021.
Read More »Fannie Mae Update: Mortgage Servicer Sentiment Amid Pandemic Challenges
This year's health and economic crises have challenged the industry, but how did servicers respond when asked how COVID's difficulties compare to those faced by the market during the 2008 financial crisis?
Read More »Migration, Low Rates Make Homeownership Attainable
While house prices are rising in a robust market, low interest rates are making homeownership more affordable than it was 20 years ago, according to the winter edition of "The Housing and Mortgage Market Review (HaMMR)," released Thursday by Arch ...
Read More »What a Democratic Senate Could Mean for Property Owners
Legal experts say, after securing a majority in the Senate, Democrats have "a rare opportunity to directly and swiftly end the eviction crisis and prevent severe harm to renters and landlords nationwide."
Read More »Stimulus and Moratoria Extensions: The Need for Long-Term Solutions
Analysts suggest the incoming administration would do best to re-focus future efforts toward assisting landlords and mortgage holders rather than providing further moratoria extensions.
Read More »Q3 Shows Signs of Effective Foreclosure Prevention Actions
The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) completed 539,451 foreclosure prevention actions during the third quarter of this year, according to new data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The total number of GSE loans in forbearance plans totaled 1.04 million by ...
Read More »Key Takeaways from Real Estate in 2020
Just as clothes go in and out of fashion, so do real estate trends. 2020 saw its fair share of new ways to shop for homes, high levels of demand, and even a few myths busted, according to Zillow. Here ...
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