FHA/VA/HUD

As part of the Biden Administration’s strategy to counter antisemitism, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity has joined seven other federal agencies to issue fact sheets on Title VI protections.

In a new report, the National Association of Realtors revealed what a government shutdown would mean for the real estate industry, including the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs nationwide.

Kim Yowell of Fairway Independent Mortgage was honored at the Keys for Life Gala in Dallas during the Five Star Conference for her contributions to the mortgage marketplace.

The semi-annual Legal League Fall Servicer Summit was held as part of the Five Star Conference & Expo in Dallas, as the industry's foremost experts discussed the latest compliance issues facing the industry.

“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."

“Mortgage applications decreased for the seventh time in eight weeks, reaching the lowest level since 1996,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist. “Last week’s decline was driven by a 5% drop in refinance applications, to the weakest reading since January 2023.”

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.

"Housing choice vouchers are some of the strongest tools we have to help families find stable and affordable housing," said U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "This year, HUD found that rents rose once again, accentuating the strain on costs for American families.”

A pair of new HUD reports suggest that federal relief prevented a rise in evictions and homelessness during the pandemic through a series of federal intervention actions.

“As our nation continues to grapple with crisis-level housing affordability and supply issues, it is vital that the federal government does not create conditions that exacerbate these challenges,” said Ranking Member Waters.