The Federal Reserve estimates that home equity reached a record $27.8 trillion by early 2022, however many Americans were denied this opportunity. A recent House Committee examined why these trends threaten to further increase racial wealth and homeownership gaps.
Read More »American Advisors Group Name Ed Robinson President and COO
American Advisors Group (AAG), has named Ed Robinson as their new President and COO. The move is the latest phase in a series of high-profile leadership acquisitions as part of AAG's 2022 growth and expansion plan. Robinson, a tenured mortgage industry ...
Read More »Essent Guaranty Names New President
Essent Group Ltd. has announced the promotion of Christopher G. Curran to the role of President of Essent Guaranty, Inc., a nationwide provider of mortgage insurance and subsidiary of Essent Group Ltd. As President, Curran will have responsibility for the overall operations of the mortgage insurance ...
Read More »Biden Continues Presidential Primary Lead
With the mortgage industry being reshaped by the coronavirus outbreak, what is the former Vice President's plan for housing?
Read More »Joe Biden Addresses Housing Inequality
With Joe Biden picking up more primary wins, what does the presumptive Democratic frontrunner have to say about housing policy? And how does it compare to those of his rival, Bernie Sanders?
Read More »The Impact of Renters on the Presidential Election
A new study reveals how renters may influence the outcome of the 2020 election, and what policies renters support compared to homeowners.
Read More »Addressing Race in Home Inventory and Rental Policies
How are the presidential candidates considering the unique perspectives of American's across the country in their proposed housing policies?
Read More »A Look Back at Julian Castro’s HUD Tenure
After the former HUD Secretary announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, DS News looks back on what Castro accomplished while at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Read More »Will Kraninger Succeed Mick Mulvaney as CFPB Chief?
The White House has said that it intends to nominate OMB’s Associate Director, Kathy Kraninger to succeed Mulvaney but she’s likely to face a tough vote in the Senate. Here’s why.
Read More »500 Days in the Housing Industry
As the Trump administration celebrates 500 days in office this month, take a look at the key legislation and nominations that have impacted the industry during this time.
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