Proposed rules set forth by the FHFA target housing obstacles faced by low-income and rural areas, minority communities, and other underserved populations.
Read More »Making First-Time Homeownership More Inclusive
Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater explains how new underwriting technology will affect Black Americans' ability to secure a mortgage.
Read More »The Week Ahead: CFPB Offers Guidance to Housing Counselors
The CFPB is offering a webinar aimed at mortgage professionals to counsel their clients experiencing housing insecurity.
Read More »Fannie, Freddie’s Home-Retention Actions
FHFA's latest loan-performance report details refinance and loan modification steps taken to help keep borrowers out of foreclosure.
Read More »Rep. Waters Urges Regulatory Prevention of Unnecessary Foreclosures
Two letters written by the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters request additional oversight to avoid pandemic-related foreclosures.
Read More »Homeownership: Asset That ‘Keeps on Giving’
Price jumps that helped sellers earn big profits also led to equity improvements not seen in years, according to analysts.
Read More »Further Eviction Protections Announced by CDC
New moratorium will apply to areas with high concentrations of COVID cases, and last through October 3.
Read More »CFPB/FHFA Poll Examines Pre-Pandemic Borrower Experience
Officials say the data provides a baseline for mortgage market trends and consumer sentiment about the origination process prior to COVID-19.
Read More »White House Calls On Lawmakers to Renew Eviction Ban
President Biden turns to Congress and other agencies for support in extending expiring renter and homeowner protections.
Read More »CFPB Tool Supports Struggling Households, Property Owners
The Bureau says this innovation will expedite allocation of much-needed rental assistance funds as the eviction-ban expiration approaches.
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