The plan is part of the Biden Administration’s “whole of government” approach to tackle the climate crisis on multiple fronts.
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The Bureau has requested public comment on HMDA in order to better support fair lending practices for all.
Read More »Industry Veterans Urge Caution for FHA
In this exclusive op-ed, industry/government veterans Brian D. Montgomery and Keith Becker make the case that FHA should resist the urge to reduce premiums while economic uncertainties and the fate of serious delinquencies remain.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Eases Loan Mod Efficiency on Paper Mortgages
A new measure will simplify the process for issuers and borrowers of Ginnie-issued paper mortgages to modify their loans with greater ease.
Read More »FHA’s MMI Fund Propelled by Gains in Home Prices
In a report to Congress, the FHA reports that its Mutual Mortgage Insurance (MMI) Fund hit 8.03% for fiscal year 2021, a 1.93 percentage point-rise year-over-year.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Provides MBS Issuance Update
Ginnie’s mortgage-backed securities issuance fell month-over-month in October, despite reporting it had passed $1 trillion in principal and interest payments through to investors in FY2021.
Read More »Federal Agencies Call on Mortgage Servicers to Ensure Borrower Protections
A new announcement from the CFPB and others stresses closer examination of mortgage servicer practices for compliance with pandemic-related homeowner mandates.
Read More »Getting Ready for Regulation F
A new federal debt collection rule will add to a growing list of servicer compliance challenges. DS News examines this new regulation and how it is impacting the servicing space.
Read More »The Exchange: How Freddie Mac Is Working With Servicers
In this exclusive interview, DS News gains insights from Kevin Palmer, Freddie Mac’s SVP of Single-Family Portfolio Management.
Read More »Examining Climate Risks and Financial Stability
A new report by the Financial Stability Oversight Council has identified 30 specific recommendations that financial regulators can take to identify and address climate-related risks to the financial system.
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