Through this latest agreement, the Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative has secured more than $75 million dollars in relief for communities that have suffered from lending discrimination.
Read More »The Science of Appraisals
Fannie Mae’s Jake Williamson and Appraisal Institute President Craig Steinley share their perspective with MReport about how the industry is working to improve the appraisal process in 2023.
Read More »HUD Announces New Steps to Combat Racial Bias in Appraisals
“HUD is committed to making the appraisal process fair nationwide. We must eliminate bias in home valuations so that everyone can equally reap the benefit of wealth—and intergenerational wealth—that come along with homeownership,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge.
Read More »Wells Fargo Partners on $20M Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge
Program applicants are invited to apply for grants of up to $3 million to scale solutions to housing challenges in markets lacking affordable housing.
Read More »Navigating Stormy Seas
A panel of experts assembled by MReport provides their expert insights and perspectives into what 2023 may bring to the housing market, and whether a market correction is on the horizon.
Read More »HUD Celebrates House America Program Success in Seattle
The Department recognizes federal, city, and county partners in the House America addressing homelessness and the affordable housing in the Emerald City.
Read More »Wells Fargo Partners With National Urban League on Appraiser Diversification Initiative
A new $5 million grant will help certify up to 260 diverse appraisers in the Atlanta, Charlotte, and Houston regions.
Read More »Congressional Panel Hears Testimony on the Homeownership Gap
A recent House Financial Services Committee hearing featured testimony from a number of housing experts who weighed in on the topic housing supply shortfalls and offered possible solutions.
Read More »Bringing Credit Invisibles Into the Light
Michele M. Evans of Fannie Mae discusses the GSE’s new Positive Rent Payment Reporting pilot program and how renters on the path to homeownership can build their credit history and improve their credit score.
Read More »HUD Hosts “House Party” to Encourage Gen Z, Millennial Homeownership
The Department of Housing & Urban Development encouraged aspiring buyers to “stay ready” during the virtual event and also launched a dedicated webpage to connect people to pathways to homeownership.
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