How are the presidential candidates considering the unique perspectives of American's across the country in their proposed housing policies?
Read More »Start Spreading the News: NY Mortgage Servicers’ Compliance Deadline
In a state with some of the highest foreclosure and delinquency rates in the country, many of the changes made through the state's "Final Rule" involve foreclosure and default practices.
Read More »HUD Releases $8.2B in Aid to Puerto Rico
According to HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson, "additional oversight was needed before we could proceed with confidence that these critical disaster recovery funds will reach those who need them the most."
Read More »Maxine Waters Voices Concerns With Community Reinvestment Act
The Chairwoman of the Hosue Financial Services Committee noted she is concerned over “fraudulent comments” made about the measure.
Read More »FHFA: PACE Loans a Threat to GSEs?
The FHFA's request for input is examining the challenges PACE loans may present toward Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when it comes to first-lien priority.
Read More »FHFA Appoints CSS Chairman
In addition to Chris Giancarlo's appointment as the independent, non-Executive Chairman, Common Securitization Solutions also announced that it will be amending the structure of its Board of Directors.
Read More »Report: FHA Must Reduce Share of High-Risk Loans
The disparity between home-price appreciation and wage growth corrected itself following the Great Recession. However, is the industry on track to repeat this trend?
Read More »Linking the Housing Affordability Crisis and Homelessness
A Financial Services Committee member noted that affordability challenges are “real,” while Chairwoman Maxine Waters said Congress has “failed” to address this issue.
Read More »Addressing Affordable Housing with a YIMBY Mindset
The current affordable housing shortage is maintained by a perpetual NIMBY—not in my backyard—mindset.
Read More »CFPB Grants Bank of America No-Action Letter
The Bureau granted the No-Action Letter regarding the bank’s funding arrangements with housing counseling agencies certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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