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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.

This week, the latest installment in the DS News Webinar Series will be held on September 9, detailing how B2B integration can increase efficiency and provide value to organizations in the servicing space.

The Biden Administration and the FHFA have announced several new initiatives to combat housing inequality, including the GSE investment of up to $850 million annually in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

As many approach the 18-month mark since entering forbearance plans, the number of exits has diminished, with overall volume changing little over the previous week.

This September, the in-person Five Star Conference and Expo will honor women who have forged a new path in the mortgage industry at the Women in Housing Awards Luncheon.

Overall forbearance volume slid slightly this week, as the MBA reported exits hit their slowest pace in more than a year.

New goals set forth by the GSEs establish benchmarks and seek to promote equitable access to affordable housing for all.

The number of homeowners in forbearance plans tailed off yet again this week, as strong employment numbers and a growing economy are landing more back on solid financial footing.

xThe FHFA measures loan-performance metrics and steps taken by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure home retention for struggling borrowers.

An increase in the number of smaller, affordable homes listed in July provided much-needed relief for first-time homebuyers who have been shut out of the market due to affordability and inventory concerns.