Major party presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton did not discuss housing policy during Monday's debate, but have made their stances on housing known sporadically during their campaigns.
Read More »Fed Wants the Largest Banks to Hold Even More Capital
Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo on Monday unveiled a proposal that includes more stringent capital requirements for the nation's largest bank holding companies as part of the Fed's annual stress testing.
Read More »Are Price Gains Really Hampering Affordability?
While single-family home prices have been steadily rising for the last few years on average nationwide, houses may still be affordable in many markets when other factors are considered.
Read More »Time For Change: GSE Credit-Risk Sharing on the Front End
Freddie Mac has transferred a portion of credit risk on more than half a trillion dollars worth of mortgages. Until now, all those credit risk transactions have been of the back-end variety.
Read More »Refi Activity Sees Summer Spike
The mortgage industry continues to feel the effects of the Brexit vote from late June, as refinancing activity exploded during the summer.
Read More »Paid in Full: Chase Satisfies Settlement Obligation Early
JPMorgan Chase has satisfied its $4 billion consumer relief obligation under the terms of a November 2013 RMBS settlement.
Read More »Freddie Mac Forecasts Q3 Origination Surge
The housing market has remained a bright spot in the U.S. economy, according to the latest outlook from Freddie Mac.
Read More »Fed Opts Against Rate Hike. . .For Now
Fed policymakers voted against raising the federal funds target rate for the time being.
Read More »Inventory is Making a Comeback in Some Markets
The bad news is that on a nationwide basis, housing inventory continues to decline. The good news is, according to one analysis, it will not last forever.
Read More »Chase Announces Promotions in Originations Business
Chase has promoted three individuals in its originations business: Sean Grzebin, Greg Beliles, and Lawrence Bailey.
Read More »