The newly introduced VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 is designed to “make the dream of homeownership a reality for more military families.” Click through to learn what changes this Act would implement.
Read More »The Growing Concern of Occupancy Fraud
A recent podcast examined mortgage fraud, with a particular focus on the proliferation of occupancy fraud, which has significantly increased in recent years. Here’s what the podcast reveals.
Read More »Inventory, Median Existing-Home Sales Prices Up
Inventory increased by a modest amount, pushing it past three months’ of supply, while the median existing home sales price grew for the third month in a row. Find all the details in this breakdown of new NAR data.
Read More »Looking Back on 10 Years of CRT
CRT, or the Credit Risk Transfer program, was launched by Fannie Mae 10 years ago. A new Fannie Mae blog examines how the program has performed since its inception.
Read More »Home Values Hit All-Time Highs in Q3
Home prices are up in 71% of the nation, according to ATTOM's 2023 U.S. Home Sales Report. With the U.S. median home price hitting another record in Q3, profit margins on typical home sales increased to nearly 60% nationwide.
Read More »Fay Financial Adds Cari Gordon as Chief Audit Officer
With nearly 30 years in the industry, including time spent at both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Cari Gordon joins Fay Financial to oversee the company’s integrated, risk-based audit plan.
Read More »Biden Administration Invests in Climate Resilience Upgrades for Low-Income Households
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge said, “The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program continues to improve our nation’s climate resilience by making sure low-income families and individuals have access to affordable housing that is strong, healthy, and energy efficient.” Click through to learn more.
Read More »REO Agents to Share Some Scares
An upcoming webinar presented by Five Star’s FORCE group will explore a number of horror stories told by experienced REO agents, and the lessons learned from these perilous tales.
Read More »Housing Dynamics Closely Mirror Those of the Early 1980s
The current housing market is similar to the market of the 1980s. History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes, says First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming.
Read More »CPFB Offers Guidance on Illegal Junk Fees
Customers will be delighted to know that the CFPB has their back and is helping large banks stop charging junk fees for basic customer service.
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