Government

As part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission to increase homeownership among credit-worthy low- to moderate-income people, the agency has announced that it is extending the Exclusive Listing Period for HUD ...

In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced its annual change to the conforming loan limit for loans purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs). For 2022, it was announced that the limit increased by 18% to $647,200, ...

Alanna McCargo sworn in to lead principal financing arm for government mortgage loans.

As interest rates rise, demand for both purchase and refinance mortgages begin to wane.

President Joseph R. Biden has nominated Sandra L. Thompson to the serve as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson has been serving as the Acting Director since June 2021.  “Thompson has over four decades ...

Bureau examiners uncover violations in areas including mortgage servicing and a variety of lending discrimination practices in new report.

New bipartisan measure aims to make permanent a deduction for MI premium payments for middle-class homeowners.

The FHFA has issued its conforming loan limits for 2022, as the increase in home prices nationwide has forced loan limits to $647,200 next year.

In dealing with the current forbearance exodus, John Dunnery of Community Loan Servicing shares with The MReport that consistent dialogue with the customer is key to loan re-performance.

With more than 30 years in the industry, Melissa Smith has joined fintech mortgage lender to navigate the firm through the shifting compliance and regulatory landscape.