Tag Archives: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

“From coast to coast and nearly everywhere in between, Community Development Block Grant funds build roads and sewers, rehabilitate homes, support nonprofit organizations and small businesses, and help communities prepare for and recover from weather-related disasters,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. 

An upcoming gathering hosted by the Urban Institute and National Community Stabilization Trust will feature a cross-section of industry experts and government leaders exploring how to boost the U.S. housing shortage and protect the future of homeownership.

Meet the five finalists for the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award, an honor recognizing the accomplishments of women leaders in the mortgage space for the positive role they play in the marketplace.

“No one who has bravely served our country should struggle to secure and maintain housing," said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "HUD is taking an important step toward helping improve the quality of life for Native American Veterans."

At the upcoming Five Star Conference & Expo, the work of some remarkable businesswomen will be recognized as the Five Star Institute will name the winner of the 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Award for philanthropic efforts in the mortgage space.

Five finalists have been named for the Five Star Institute Keys in Hand Award, shining the light on women in the industry who have spearheaded efforts to increase homeownership opportunities for all.

At the upcoming Five Star Conference & Expo, the industry’s next generation of women leaders will be recognized as part of the Women in Housing Leadership Awards Luncheon. Check out our profiles of this year’s Rising Star Executive Award finalists.

Through issuance of updates to its Housing Counseling Program Handbook, HUD will provide participants with the latest guidance to assist consumers with their housing needs, including enhanced guidance on HECMs.

The Biden Administration and HUD announced they will increase the transparency of housing fees, and released new research that summarizes state and local innovation to address junk fees nationwide.

The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies has issued its State of the Nation's Housing report, underscoring how the U.S. is dealing with sustainability issues faced in today’s marketplace.