The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it will make available $41 million for local affordable housing and community development activities that benefit people with low-incomes. The funding is being awarded through HUD’s Capacity Building ...
Read More »HUD Reaches Settlements Over Fair Housing Act Violations
In two separate cases, HUD has reached agreements in Massachusetts and California with several parties in settling housing discrimination claims.
Read More »FHA Commissioner Works Towards Affordable Housing Amid Extraordinary Conditions
In a new interview, Julia Gordon, the FHA’s newest commissioner, discusses the task of getting people into affordable housing and keeping them there, suggesting changes to FHA-backed auction sales and asking lenders for help to avoid foreclosure in times of trouble.
Read More »GSEs Further Advancing the Pursuit of Affordable Housing
In its inaugural Mission Report, the GSEs reported the acquisition of more than 360,000 loans, further supporting the goal of affordable, sustainable, and equitable housing for all.
Read More »May Marks Least Affordable Housing Market in 16 Years
Rising home prices and unpredictable interest rates continue to complicate affordability pressures in the housing market. However, the same dynamics have also served to increase the housing wealth of American mortgage holders by a significant margin, according to the latest ...
Read More »Celebrating 20 Years of National Homeownership Month
President Biden issues Proclamation marking June as National Homeownership Month as HUD launches “Our Way Home” initiative to boost the nation’s affordable housing supply.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Hosts Past Presidents Roundtable Discussion
Ex-heads of Ginnie Mae gather to discuss hot-button issues, toward the end goal of providing accessible and affordable housing opportunities for all Americans.
Read More »HUD Provides Framework to Advance Housing Equity Nationwide
The Department’s new Equity Action Plan outlines its commitment to bringing equity to the forefront within the Biden Administration by reducing the racial homeownership gap.
Read More »Fannie Mae Appoints Its First-Ever Chief D&I Officer
GSE names Sharifa A. Anderson SVP, and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, a new role geared toward the advancement of growing a more inclusive housing sector.
Read More »Jocelyn Moore to Head Up Corporate Affairs at Pretium
Former EVP of Communications and Public Affairs for the NFL joins specialized investment firm focused on the single-family rental space.
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