As the new Director of the FHFA, find out how Mark Calabria plans to approach his position.
Read More »Walking the Tightrope of GSE Reform
With President Donald Trump recently calling on federal agencies to create a detailed plan for GSE and housing finance reform, a pair of industry experts outline a plan for what meaningful reform could look like.
Read More »Mark Calabria Confirmed as FHFA Director: Industry Reaction
Calabria steps into the role as head of FHFA at a time when housing finance reform has been a hot topic in both Washington, D.C., and beyond, including discussions about whether the conservatorship of the GSEs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, should be ended.
Read More »Where Rent Is Pricing People Out
High rental costs are a burden in many metro areas, and for many who live in the 50 largest metros, average incomes cannot match up with the average rent costs. Find out which cities hold the least affordable rents.
Read More »Planning for the Possible End of GSE Conservatorship
In a recent interview, Collingwood Group Chairman Tim Rood discussed the memorandum signed by President Donald Trump calling for the end of conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Read More »Charting a Course for High Debt-to-Income Borrowers
A recent study claims that the GSE "patch" disproportionately benefits minority and lower-income borrowers. What could its upcoming expiration mean for the industry?
Read More »Three Indicators Impacting Housing
Recent announcements by the GSEs and the FHA are likely to shape the housing market in 2019. But which indicator will have a more immediate effect on homebuyers and sellers?
Read More »Diving Deeper Into Housing Finance Reform
In the second part of a hearing by the Senate Banking Committee on the housing reform outline by Sen. Mike Crapo, experts gave insights into how the outline could be strengthened.
Read More »The Fundamentals of Freddie Mac
A new report delves into the status of Freddie Mac's mortgage portfolio. Click through to read the latest on the GSE’s performance.
Read More »How Fannie and Freddie Minimize Foreclosure Impacts
Eleven years after conservatorship began, an FHFA report looks back on how the GSEs have worked to assist homeowners facing foreclosure through options such as short sales and deeds-in-lieu.
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