Alongside affordable housing advocates, and in testimony to Congress, Rep. Maxine Waters continues to address the affordable housing component of the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Act.
Read More »Expanding Affordable Housing Access Through $3.5T Measure
Thirty members of the House Financial Services Committee have written a letter to President Biden, House Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Schumer to pass housing provisions in the Build Back Better Act.
Read More »Biden Administration Urged to Nominate Thompson as FHFA Director
Current Acting Director Sandra Thompson has been endorsed by Rep. Maxine Waters to assume full leadership of the FHFA.
Read More »The Week Ahead: The Push to Expedite Emergency Rental Assistance
The House Financial Services Committee will discuss Rep. Maxine Waters’ measure to provide expedited aid to the nation’s at-risk renters facing eviction.
Read More »The Push for Emergency Housing Funding
After last week’s U.S. Supreme Court vote blocking the Biden Administration's order extending the federal eviction moratorium to counties experiencing substantial community transmission levels of COVID-19, Rep. Maxine ...
Read More »Rep. Waters Urges Regulatory Prevention of Unnecessary Foreclosures
Two letters written by the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters request additional oversight to avoid pandemic-related foreclosures.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Slide for the Third Consecutive Week
Rates drop even further below 3%, as more are taking advantage of both purchase and refi opportunities with rates in continued record-low territories.
Read More »Agencies Asked to Prolong Pandemic Homeowner Protections
Rep. Maxine Waters issues letter requesting extended foreclosure protections as moratoria are set to expire.
Read More »New Bill Eases the Obstacles in FHA Appraisals
Bipartisan legislation passes the House which would simplify the process for those buying a home with an FHA mortgage.
Read More »House Passes Measure Removing Barriers on Small Dollar Mortgages
Congress has passed a bill that seeks to serve creditworthy borrowers in underserved communities, as well as a bill that could translate to cost-savings for FHA mortgagees.
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