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Insight on the piece says borrowers are “frustrated with the lack of relief” forbearance offers. Click through to read more.

Though nearly two-third of adults owned their homes, the report found significant variations in homeownership rates by age, race and location.

Join industry leaders in a webinar to discuss the challenges currently surrounding COVID-19, federal regulations, foreclosure moratoriums, REO, and tech.

Members of the American Mortgage Diversity Council discussed how the move is a strong step in the right direction for a more diverse and inclusive mortgage industry.

The report makes recommendations to Congress about potential legislation to enhance the safety and soundness of the regulated entities and move our nation toward a stronger, more resilient housing finance system. 

The foreclosure moratorium applies to Enterprise-backed, single-family mortgages only. The current moratorium was set to expire on June 30.  

Jerome Powell gave his semiannual address to Congress on Tuesday and discussed the Fed’s plan for purchasing mortgage-backed securities.

In a new paper, Harvard Center for Housing Studies Senior Industry Fellow and Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton discusses the question of legitimacy surrounding tightening mortgage standards.

Morgan Stanley will work with the FHFA, and the Department of the Treasury as the GSE looks to “responsibly” ending conservatorship.

Here are the key takeaways regarding the enforcement of certain mortgage servicing rules governing borrower communications in response to the COVID-19 emergency.