A new federal program is aimed at helping local governments carry out hazard mitigation projects in a major step toward protecting American infrastructure against disaster.
Read More »Forbearance Rate Edges Closer to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The MBA reports the share of mortgage loans in forbearance has fallen to 0.33% nationwide in August, just eight basis points shy of where the rate was in March 2020 at the outset of the pandemic.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Announces Social Bonds to Promote Broader Access
Ginne Mae has announced the launch of a “social bonds” label for single-family forward mortgage-backed securities supporting its mission-oriented work and spotlighting positive social impacts of its financing framework.
Read More »Sen. Warren Calls on Treasury to Protect U.S. Financial System
Citing deteriorating conditions in the bond market, declines in commercial real estate, and losses in the leveraged lending market, Sen. Elizabeth Warren voiced her concern over risks to the banking system due to rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Read More »HUD Funds $18M in Grants Towards Green Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has funded an initial $18 million in grants to support energy efficiency and climate resilience in multifamily assisted housing properties as part of the Administration’s “Investing in America” agenda.
Read More »Honoring Women Fostering the Expansion of Homeownership
The Five Star Institute will recognize the achievements of remarkable businesswomen working to expand homeownership, especially for first-time homeowners, with its Keys in Hand Award, part of the upcoming 12th Annual Women in Housing Leadership Awards event.
Read More »Research Reveals One Way Policymakers Can Improve Housing Stability
Professors at Princeton University have found that a modest adjustment to eviction filing costs had a “clear and powerful effect” in the study, especially in majority-Black neighborhoods.
Read More »Capitol Hill Shines the Spotlight on Property Insurance
The Senate Banking Committee recently hosted a hearing discussing competition in the property insurance marketplace and the role climate change is playing on policy holders’ premiums.
Read More »HUD Awards Nearly $160M to Combat Housing-Related Hazards
HUD takes additional action to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing by eliminating lead-based paints, mold, and asbestos, among other threats.
Read More »Timothy Ofak Takes Lead of Weiner Brodsky Kider Litigation Practice Group
Continuing its role as provider of counsel to the U.S. financial services industry, Weiner Brodsky Kider promotes 17-year industry veteran to lead group serving clients facing government actions and private suits.
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