In order to further the principles of fair housing, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced new actions to increase fairness in the rental market.
Read More »Trade Groups Seek FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction
In a letter to the White House, NAR, the MBA, NAHB and MHI have submitted a letter asking for the FHA to cut its mortgage insurance premium by helping increase wealth nationwide.
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 Banking Committee Approves Nomination of Thompson as FHFA Director
A special Executive Session of the Senate Banking Committee voted on advancing Sandra Thompson as Director of the FHFA, among other key nominations.
Read More »HUD Commits to Better Climate Challenge
HUD Secretary Fudge joins with the Department of Energy and White House, pledging to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy expenses in affordable housing to counter the impact of climate change.
Read More »Government Agencies Seek Affordable-Housing Solutions
The White House—with HUD, FHFA, Treasury, and other departments—announced a a series of actions aimed at removing barriers to homeownership.
Read More »Supreme Court Halts CDC’s Eviction Moratorium
By a 6-3 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court has put an end to the CDC’s eviction moratorium, as an estimated seven million Americans remain delinquent on their housing payments due to pandemic-related issues.
Read More »FHA, FHFA Extend Eviction Moratoria Through September
The two agencies announced the renewal of protections for homeowners and tenants as a federal ban aiming to prevent a wave of homelessness expires this weekend.
Read More »Industry Reacts to New Acting FHFA Director
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."
Read More »Elizabeth Warren Ends Bid for the White House
The Senator of Massachusetts played a vital role in the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and proposed plans to streamline bankruptcy laws.
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