Steve Mnuchin appeared on FOX News and talked about the GSEs, and when he expects to receive Congressional support on reform.
Read More »Refinances: Good News and Bad News
Mortgage lenders had been inundated with inbound refinance business that’s relatively easy to retain favor, according to a new report from Black Knight, but there is some not-so-good news for servicers.
Read More »Industry Insiders React to Housing Finance Reform Plan
Reform of the GSEs has been sought for more than a decade, and many are looking for details from the Treasury’s plan.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Reforming Fannie and Freddie
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hold a hearing on GSE Reform, following the recent announcemtn from the Treasury Department. Here's what else is happening in the Week Ahead.
Read More »Declining Economic Growth Reported
Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a drop in job growth, economists said there is a positive to the numbers.
Read More »Minorities Falling Behind on Homeownership
While homeownership rates among whites rose in Q2 2019, minorities continue to struggle. Click through to see how far the rate fell.
Read More »GSE Reform Plan Released by Treasury
The plan released Thursday looks to protect American taxpayers from future bailouts, and to solve “unfinished business” from the 2008 financial crisis.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Flagstar Announces Tech Startups
Read more on new updates in tech, recent fundraisers benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project, and more.
Read More »An Update on Mortgage Rates
Click through to learn why mortgage rates dropped again, according to the latest Freddie Mac survey and how the larger economy is impacting housing.
Read More »Is Housing Headed Toward a Crash?
2013 Nobel Laureate for Economic Sciences Dr. Robert J. Shiller notes that it wouldn't be too surprising if house prices started falling, as recent data suggests declining home prices in the near future.
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