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The number of Americans in stages of forbearance dips lower, a response to the addition of 850,000 jobs in the month of June.

DS News sat down with the SVP of Single-Family Portfolio Management to discuss the many options with which the GSE has provided homeowners throughout the pandemic.

The share of U.S. homeowners in forbearance has dropped below two million, as bright spots in the U.S. economy and positive movement in unemployment claims is allowing more to resume their monthly payments.

A white paper published by Freddie Mac explains some actions property owners can take as COVID-19-related tenant protections expire.

As home prices show gains yet again, continued low rates are propelling buyers to jump into a market short on listings.

An improvement in overall economic conditions is allowing more homeowners to regain their pre-pandemic financial footing, with the share of loans in forbearance sliding for the 17th consecutive week.

Just days after Sandra L. Thompson was named Acting Director, the FHFA continued to bolster its support staff with the appointment of three more to its leadership ranks.

For the first time in 2021, the demand for homes has fallen below last year’s levels, with high prices turning many would-be buyers away from a still-completive marketplace.

Thompson, who has overseen FHFA’s housing and regulatory policy, capital policy, financial analysis, and fair lending activities since 2013, pledges "laser focus" on "community investment."

For the 15th straight week, the share of mortgage loans in forbearance has dropped, with employment showing signs of strength.