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As mainstream media has highlighted recent instances of discrimination in home valuations, the GSE has taken steps to reverse the course and promote diversity and inclusion in the appraisal space.

The share of homeowners in forbearance continues to slide week-after-week, dropping this week to 2.89% of servicers’ volume, with nearly 1.4 million nationwide currently in plans.

This week, nominees Alanna McCargo, James Arthur Jemison II, and Mark Colon will appear before the Senate as nominees for roles with Ginnie Mae and HUD.

Forbearance volume has dipped below the 3% mark for the first time since March 2020, despite a slight uptick in the number of Ginnie Mae loans in forbearance.

The Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee has called upon President Biden to drop the Acting Director title and nominate Sandra L. Thompson as Director of FHFA.

During the 2021 Five Star Conference, women making a difference in the industry will be honored, as we get to know the nominees leading D&I initiatives for this year’s Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award.

he number of Americans currently in forbearance plans hit approximately 1.5 million homeowners this week, as forbearance volume dove 15 basis points from the previous week.

While increased competition has created some pessimism, survey respondents with a more bullish outlook cited GSE policies and strong consumer demand. 

With the nation growing more diverse by the year, how can the housing industry adapt to meet borrower needs?

After weeks of leveling off, the share of mortgage loans in forbearance plans dipped this week, with a large shift in the location of many FHA and VA loans, which were bought out of Ginnie Mae pools and moved onto servicer balance sheets.