Tag Archives: Federal Housing Finance Agency

Latino homeownership lagged 22 percentage points behind white homeownership in 2021 and experienced significantly higher mortgage denial rates than their white counterparts, according to Fannie Mae’s new Latino Housing Journey. Click through for more on the disparities Latino households face and policy solutions that could increase homeownership opportunities.

“We are thrilled to have Christina join our team and share her deep knowledge of the mortgage industry, the housing finance system, and the regulatory process to support our members as they enable access to affordable homeownership, while strengthening the safety and soundness of the housing finance system,” said Seth Appleton, President of USMI.

The latest annual report from the FHFA revealed that an estimated $352.4 million in total contributions to the Affordable Housing Program was awarded in 2021, which assisted more than 32,000 low- and moderate-income households.

FHFA Director Mark Calabria said, "Today's RFI will help FHFA better understand and address the regulated entities' exposure to climate and natural disaster risk.”

FHFA Director Mark Calabria said in a statement that this latest extension would work to "keep our communities safe, and families in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic." Click through to read the latest details.

While values rose in May annually, did any of the Census divisions reported monthly growth?

With GSE reform and the possible end of the conservatorship having been a hot topic recently, how will Calabria’s role as FHFA Director impact the market?

A public policy institute takes on the FHFA’s proposed capital requirements for the GSEs. Click through to see its recommendations

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and Federal Housing Finance Agency are providing loan origination data never before released … click here to learn more.

On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency released its latest FHFA Index, showing interest rates on conventional purchase-money mortgages on the rise between December 2017 and January 2018. ...