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.
Read More »2023 Legal League Summit Brings Together Attorneys, Government, Servicers
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.
Read More »Wells Fargo Donates $500K to Hurricane Idalia Victims
The financial services company promises to assist Floridians who have lost their homes in the disaster and aid in the rebuilding of homes and communities.
Read More »Honoring a Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
Meet the five finalists for the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award, an honor recognizing the accomplishments of women leaders in the mortgage space for the positive role they play in the marketplace.
Read More »HUD Awards $8.6M to Assist Native American Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
“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."
Read More »The Week Ahead: What Lies on the Horizon in Q4?
The third installment of 2023 of WFG’s “Quarterly Economic Outlook,” featuring WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone along with Dr. Bill Conerly, will review Q3 and look ahead to what’s expected in the housing space for the remainder of 2023.
Read More »HUD Updates Its Housing Counseling Program Handbook
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.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Top 7% for Fourth Straight Week
“The housing market appears to be stuck heading into autumn, with sales activity likely to stay stagnant until housing inventory increases, and mortgage rates decline to more affordable levels,” said MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. Click through to read more on this week's mortgage rates.
Read More »HUD Makes $113M in Affordable Housing Vouchers Available Across U.S.
"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.”
Read More »The Role of Home Improvement in Housing Solutions
A response to the affordable housing crisis should include a focus on bringing existing homes up to adequate standards, analysts from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies say.
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