Michele M. Evans of Fannie Mae discusses the GSE’s new Positive Rent Payment Reporting pilot program and how renters on the path to homeownership can build their credit history and improve their credit score.
Read More »Maxine Waters Voices Concern Over HUD Housing Assistance Payments
In a letter to HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, the Chair of the Housing Financial Services Committee said the supply of the nation’s affordable housing should be a top priority.
Read More »HUD Assesses the State of Small Mortgage Lending
New research from HUD reveals the policy implications regarding small-dollar mortgages, which comprised less than 3.5% of overall home purchase originations in 2020.
Read More »Bringing Down Payment Assistance Education to a New Generation
While a multitude of downpayment assistance options are available to buyers, most are not aware these options exist, as Rob Chrane of Down Payment Resource explains how proper education can bring these programs to the forefront as a viable option to today’s home buyers.
Read More »Housing Problems Faced by America’s Seniors
According to a new report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies, seniors are already experiencing housing woes, and that number is only set to grow as more Baby Boomers come of age.
Read More »Location, Location, Location: In Search of Affordability
An economist for First American digs into research on where the average-earning American can still find affordable housing.
Read More »New Treasury Department Measure Seeks to Boost Affordable Housing Supply
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has provided new guidance to increase investments in housing by utilizing American Rescue Plan funds to boost the nation’s supply of affordable options.
Read More »Game of Homes
As the quest for the American Dream continues, homebuyer competition intensifies amidst rising rates, record high prices, and insufficient inventory.
Read More »Biden Administration Reinforces Efforts to Reduce the Homeownership Gap
HUD has announced plans to prioritize its goal of advancing equity for all and addressing the need for affordable housing nationwide.
Read More »Seniors Overwhelmingly Want to Stay in Their Homes
As seniors age, more opt to remain in their homes instead of moving to assisted living facilities, senior communities, or condos.
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