During her testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Director Kathleen Kraninger discussed recent enforcement actions, but faced pushback from some critics.
Read More »A Shift From Single-Family Zoning
Cities in Oregon, California, and more have passed laws limiting single-family zoning in lieu of high-density. Lawmakers and experts discuss what this means for the industry. This piece originally appeared in the July edition of MReport.
Read More »Fannie Mae Offers Up New Green MBS Issuances
Fannie Mae CEO Hugh R. Frater said, “Our new Single-Family Green MBS issuances further our commitment to sustainability in our business, the homes we finance, and the communities we serve."
Read More »Dana Wade Confirmed as New Federal Housing Commissioner
She steps into the role previously held by the Hon. Brian Montgomery, who now serves as Deputy Secretary of HUD. The Senate confirmed her by a vote of 57-40.
Read More »Home Price Increases Decelerate
However, industry thought leaders point to ongoing inventory shortages as a factor keeping prices elevated.
Read More »CFPB Settles With Two Lenders
The settlement applies both civil penalties and "injunctive relief to prevent future violations.” Click through to read all the details.
Read More »Google Teams With CFPB on New Mortgage Search Feature
Google has added a new feature to its mobile search functions designed to help aspiring homebuyers and current homeowners secure more in-depth information on the mortgage process.
Read More »The Imbalance Between Housing Supply, Demand
A new report spotlights summer trends and continuing challenges on the housing supply front. Click through for all the details.
Read More »Black Knight’s $1.8B Bid for Optimal Blue
According to Black Knight CEO Anthony Jabbour, the merger will help further expand Black Knight's "comprehensive data and analytics capabilities."
Read More »DS5: Weathering Pandemic Pressures
In the latest episode of DS5: Inside the Industry, gain insights from Marti Diaz, Chief HR Officer with Mortgage Contracting Services.
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