The bureau said the purpose of the proposed rule would encourage innovation and help ensure access to responsible, affordable mortgage credit.
Read More »HUD Provides Guidance and Flexibility for COVID-Relief Funds
HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson spotlighted new ways HUD is working with states and local governments to further assist vulnerable populations amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. In an ...
Read More »FHA Offers New Single-Family Appraisals Tool
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, by way of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), this week announced the pending release of its FHA Catalyst: Electronic Appraisal ...
Read More »2020 Election–How Will It Impact Housing?
The 2020 presidential race is pivotal for many reasons, including its implications for the housing industry, which often receives less attention on the campaign trail than other topics. Yet, as America faces a historic ...
Read More »Survey Shows America’s Most In-Demand ZIP Codes
People shopping for a home this year appear to be seeking both spaciousness and affordability, according to a new list of America’s most-desirable zip codes from Realtor.com. The website’s economics team ...
Read More »Best Homes Title Agency Expands Midwest Footprint
Best Homes Title Agency (BHT), a provider of residential and commercial title insurance, announced the opening of their newest office location in Gateway Executive Park, at 1821 Walden ...
Read More »HECM Endrosements Falling, But Still High
A June dip follows a spike last May and still accounted for the second highest endorsement tally in over a year. Total endorsements for home equity conversion mortgages ...
Read More »President Trump, HUD Secretary Carson Op-Ed on ‘Defending Suburbs’
Repeating the President's recent campaign talking points, the op-ed piece defends traditional single-family zoning, which critics say does not sufficiently address the shortage of affordable housing.
Read More »Housing Health Improves Despite Pandemic Persistence
Low mortgage rates and declining unemployment have started to positively shift the home buying outlook. Activity could return to its early 2020 growth trajectory, researchers said.
Read More »Mortgage Industry Reacts to New GSE Refinancing Fee
The fee, the enterprises say, will protect them from losses from low interest rates, related to COVID-19. Some, however, are critical of the timing.
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