A recent Senate Banking Committee hearing discussed the impending expiration of the NFIP, a measure that provides $1.3+ trillion in coverage to nearly five million homes and businesses. What can be done to enhance the Program and ensure it continues to meet homeowners’ needs?
Read More »Thompson Officially Sworn in as FHFA Director
Tapped by the Biden Administration as Acting Director nearly a year ago to the day, Sandra L. Thompson assumes responsibility for oversight of the $7.5 trillion mortgage finance market in an Agency ceremony.
Read More »Senate Confirms Thompson as FHFA Director
In service as Acting Director of the FHFA since June 2021, former FDIC executive officially begins her term as FHFA Director after a 49-46 Senate vote.
Read More »FHFA Announces Mandatory Use of the Supplemental Consumer Information Form
In a move to increase equitable housing for all qualified borrowers, lenders will be able to better assist and counsel their clients during the homebuying process.
Read More »Working Toward Equity and Sustainability
Sandra L. Thompson, Acting Director of the FHFA, speaks with DS News about her goals and priorities for the Agency and her vision for the future of the GSEs.
Read More »Thompson Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee
Acting FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson spoke before the Senate Banking Committee, pending her confirmation as Director of the Agency.
Read More »The Week Ahead: An Eye on the Rural Rebuild
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will focus on how to revitalize rural America, as an increasing number of Americans are departing major metros in search of larger living spaces elsewhere.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Government Hearings on COVID-19 Response
Next week, both the House and the Senate will be turning their attention to industry and government response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Mark Calabria: More Work to be Done in Housing
Appearing before the Senate Banking Committee, HUD Secretary Ben Carson and FHFA Director Mark Calabria discussed how far COVID-19 relief has gone for homeowners and servicers.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Fed Chair in the Spotlight
Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, will give his Semi-Annual testimony on the Fed’s performance over a period of two days. Here’s what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
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