FHFA’s most recent strategic plan outlines its goals towards building a more diverse, inclusive, and equal workplace at the agency and at the entities under its conservatorship. Here are the larger implications of this roadmap.
Read More »Senator Asks the Fed to Punish Major Bank’s CEO
A major figure in the U.S. Senate has urged the Federal Reserve to keep one of the biggest banks in the country under sanctions—unless or until the bank fires its CEO. Get the story here.
Read More »BCFP’s Agenda for Easing Lender Laws
In May, President Trump signed an act easing certain restrictions set in place by Dodd-Frank. Find out here how the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection plans to follow through as it pertains to the housing market.
Read More »Castro: “I’ll Make a Final Decision After November”
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro has said that he’s likely to run for President in 2020. Here are some of the issues he tackled during his tenure at HUD.
Read More »A New Initiative to Reach LEP Borrowers
With the launch of its centralized clearinghouse of online resources, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac plan to help lenders, servicers, and other real estate professionals reach out to limited English proficient borrowers. Here how.
Read More »Sanders’ Legislation Aims to Shrink the Size of Big Banks
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Brad Sherman have introduced legislation aimed at breaking up the nation’s biggest banks and financial institutions. Here's what it means for the industry.
Read More »Measuring Mortgage Market Strength
With increases in equity, the total value of the housing market has continued to increase in 2018. Find out what else has contributed to the strength of the market.
Read More »The Impact of the Economic Growth Act
How has the implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act impacted the industry? Click through to find out.
Read More »FHA Discusses Reverse Mortgage Policy Changes
In a conference call, FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery addressed the recent changes made to the FHA's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Program. Find out what Montgomery talked about.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on Construction Spending
On Monday, the U.S. Census Bureau will release its latest Construction Spending Report. Here's what else is happening in the week ahead.
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