State regulators have reached a settlement with 400 mortgage loan originators who falsely claimed to have completed their SAFE Act-mandated education requirements.
Read More »HUD Extends Exclusive Listing Period
HUD has announced a change to the length of time that HUD-owned REO properties have exclusive listing rights for owner/occupants and “mission-minded” organizations. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More »Thompson Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee
Acting FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson spoke before the Senate Banking Committee, pending her confirmation as Director of the Agency.
Read More »Should Conforming Loan Limits be Capped?
In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced its annual change to the conforming loan limit for loans purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs). For 2022, it was announced that the limit increased by 18% to $647,200, reflecting the average increase of home prices over the last year. But ...
Read More »Understanding the HAF
Attorney Marissa M. Yaker details what you need to know about the Homeowner Assistance Fund, and the HAF’s goal of mitigating financial hardships associated with the pandemic.
Read More »HUD Comes to the Aid of Colorado Wildfire Victims
Colorado is the latest state to receive HUD assistance after President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the Boulder County area.
Read More »FHFA to Increase GSE Pricing Framework
Beginning April 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will add upfront fees to both high-balance loans and second home loans.
Read More »FDIC Chair McWilliams Resigns
Twenty-first Chair of the FDIC tenders her resignation, and will be replaced by current Board member Martin L. Gruenberg.
Read More »Alanna McCargo Officially Named Ginnie Mae President
McCargo becomes the first woman in Ginnie Mae’s history to hold the position of President.
Read More »New HUD Measures Assist Kentucky Communities
After recent tornadoes ravaged the state, HUD has put orders in place to aid residents who fell victim to these natural disasters.
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