Cities in Oregon, California, and more have passed laws limiting single-family zoning in lieu of high-density. Lawmakers and experts discuss what this means for the industry. This piece originally appeared in the July edition of MReport.
Read More »Establishing the Pass-Through Assistance Program
Seth Appleton, Principal EVP, Ginnie Mae, discusses the program that has advanced more than $3 million in funds to servicers since its inception. This story originally appeared in the July edition of MReport
Read More »How Has COVID-19 Impacted Underwriting?
Analysis says lessons learned from the Great Recession can assist during the most-recent downturn. This story originally appeared in the July edition of MReport.
Read More »Helping Homeowners Understand Fraud During COVID-19
Danielle McCoy, VP and Fair Lending Officer, Fannie Mae, spoke to MReport about how homeowners impacted by COVID-19 can understand all of the options they have available to them and protect them from fraud. This story originally appeared in the July edition of MReport.
Read More »Projecting Mortgage Purchases for 2020
Michael Oursler, COO, NewDay USA, spoke with MReport on if purchases can continue their climb for the remainder of the year, and how COVID-19 might alter business and work culture for mortgage originators. This story originally appeared in the July edition of MReport.
Read More »Trading Mortgage For Politics
With more than 20 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, Frank Pallotta looks to use his expertise to help the people of New Jersey. This story originally appeared in the July edition of MReport.
Read More »The Two Sides of Housing Affordability
Low-interest rates are giving many a boost in achieving homeownership, however, the spread of COVID-19, rising home prices, and falling inventory are turning the American Dream into a nightmare. This story originally appeared in the June edition of MReport.
Read More »Lessons Learned From the Great Recession
How looking back at the last recession can help the housing and mortgage industries to be better prepared moving forward. This feature originally appeared in the June issue of MReport.
Read More »The Right to a Home
Military veterans seeking homeownership received relief in the form of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. This feature originally appeared in the June issue of MReport.
Read More »Can the Refinance Boom Continue?
Could record-low rates drop further, possibly near 3%? Joe Tyrrell, COO, Ellie Mae, delves into the current refinance boom and if millennials can achieve homeownership in this market. This feature originally appeared in the June issue of MReport.
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