Here's what's in Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters’ and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry’s plan to extend the National Flood Insurance Program.
Read More »Waters on National Flood Insurance Program: “Room for Improvement”
Here’s what Rep. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee, proposed in her remarks on flood insurance improvement and reform to the current NFIP structure.
Read More »Disaster Bill Moves to President’s Desk
The House of Representatives voted to pass H.R.2940, which provides $19.1 billion in recovery funds for disaster-affected areas, including Puerto Rico.
Read More »Could Proposed Tariffs on Mexico Impact Home Prices?
President Donald Trump is proposing a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports. What materials imported from Mexico could impact the U.S. housing market? Click through to find out.
Read More »GSEs’ Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security Launches
Here's how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS) may impact the mortgage market.
Read More »National Flood Insurance Program Given Last-Minute Extension
Two prior attempts to extend the program have stalled, and industry experts are encouraging prompt action.
Read More »Ginnie Mae, HUD Moving to New Rate Index?
Discussions have begun between the two agencies regarding a move to a new rate index. Find out the latest details here.
Read More »Disaster Relief Bill Stalls in U.S. House of Representatives
A bill containing more than $19 billion in aid for disaster relief may not advance to President Donald Trump’s approval after Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) objected to the ...
Read More »How Did the Tax Overhaul Impact Homebuyers?
Fewer homebuyers reported that the tax reforms impacted their home search in 2019, but those who earn more than $150,000 tell a different story.
Read More »Read HUD Secretary Carson’s Response to REO Controversy
In response to a controversial moment during a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Carson provided a statement on HUD's priorities and “focus on families.”
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