Just days after Sandra L. Thompson was named Acting Director, the FHFA continued to bolster its support staff with the appointment of three more to its leadership ranks.
Read More »Lower-Income Households Face ‘Pronounced Adversity’ As Moratoria Expire
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Biden administration, as well as the Federal Housing Financial Administration (FHFA) last week extended moratoria on evictions and foreclosures put in place following the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement left ...
Read More »New CFPB Rules Drafted to Ease Surge in Foreclosures
With federal foreclosure protections just days away from being lifted, the CFPB has taken steps to facilitate a smooth transition to protect consumers and the overall American economy.
Read More »Biden Nominates Two for Top HUD Roles
To bolster oversight of the nation’s housing marketplace, the President has tapped housing advocate Julia Gordon and Acting CFPB Director Dave Uejio for key roles at HUD.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Credit Bias and Its Impact on Homeownership
A Congressional hearing will feature panelists discussing the consumer credit reporting system, looking back at its history, and detailing three proposals to overhaul this system to provide credit equity for all.
Read More »Secretary Fudge Proposes Reinstating 2013’s Discriminatory Effects Rule
Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge says, "it's a new day at HUD," as she submits a proposal seeking to replace a 2020 rule that makes it more difficult to prosecute discrimination cases.
Read More »Industry Reacts to New Acting FHFA Director
Thompson, who has overseen FHFA’s housing and regulatory policy, capital policy, financial analysis, and fair lending activities since 2013, pledges "laser focus" on "community investment."
Read More »Biden Dismisses Calabria as FHFA Head
The Court on Wednesday ruled that the leadership structure of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is unconstitutional and that the President can remove FHFA Director Mark Calabria at will rather than having to wait until 2024 for Calabria's five-year term to end.
Read More »Senate Hearing Addresses Flood Insurance
A panel examined mitigating flood risk through the National Flood Insurance Program and new pricing methodology as a result of Risk Rating 2.0.
Read More »Waters Seeks Extension of Federal Foreclosure Moratoria
Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee issues letter to federal agencies requesting additional time for at-risk borrowers.
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