The July issue of the Beige Book details issues for the economic and housing markets due to COVID-19.
Read More »A Call for a Government Liquidity Facility
Government loans are vulnerable due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the uncertainty that comes with it.
Read More »Fed Ups MBS Buying
The New York Federal Reserve Bank announced the purchase of more than $22 billion.
Read More »Fed Chair Discusses Administering Additional Stress Tests
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell talks about administering additional stress tests in response to the pandemic but assures members of the House the goal is not to raise capital requirements.
Read More »Fed Chair: Purchase of MBS ‘Vital’ For Market Function
Jerome Powell gave his semiannual address to Congress on Tuesday and discussed the Fed’s plan for purchasing mortgage-backed securities.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Federal Update on COVID-19 Relief
In the Week Ahead, the FHA will discuss how various federal lenders are assisting homeowners.
Read More »Fed: No Change in Interest Rates Until Economy Recovers
The Federal Reserve also announced that it intends to increase its holds of mortgage-backed securities over the coming months. Click through to read more.
Read More »How Lockdowns are Hurting the Banking System
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P. Brooks has expressed concerns about the effects of regional and local responses to COVID-19 on the federal banking system.
Read More »Leading Dems Seeking Funds for Servicers
A letter from the House Financial Services Committee said, “We must not allow the pandemic to destabilize critical markets, including our housing market
Read More »The Week Ahead: Economic Update From the Fed
Get updates on housing activity and economic conditions across the country. Also, this week's DS5: Inside the Industry episodes include insights from ACC Mortgage, FHFA, Planet Home Lending, and more.
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