The GSEs have posted their Q2 financial reports, with good news mixed in with ongoing impacts from the COVID-10 pandemic. Click through to read the details.
Read More »How Remote Working Is Impacting Homebuyer Sentiment
The work-from-home requirements created during the coronavirus pandemic could have a significant impact of homebuying for the coming year.
Read More »Home Inspections Waived Amid Intense Bidding Wars
With the housing industry’s supply-and-demand gap widening, homebuyers are more prone to settle when it comes to what they’re willing to accept.
Read More »State of Market: Mortgage Apps, Pending Sales & Homeownership
Find out why an economist described one aspect of the current market as "remarkable." Click through for all the details.
Read More »Director Kraninger Delivers CFPB Update to Congress
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.
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