In order to more closely align with the FHFA’s hike in conforming loan limits for 2024, Ginnie Mae has revised its definition of High-Balance Loans for single-family forward mortgage loans nationwide.
Read More »Trio of Trade Groups Propose Solution to Promote Homeownership
NAR, along with the Independent Community Bankers of America and Community Home Lenders of America, have issued a joint proposal to the FHFA, the White House, the Treasury Department, and the Federal Reserve Board, designed to help ease mortgage affordability. Here’s what they propose.
Read More »2023 Legal League Summit Brings Together Attorneys, Government, Servicers
The semi-annual Legal League Fall Servicer Summit was held as part of the Five Star Conference & Expo in Dallas, as the industry's foremost experts discussed the latest compliance issues facing the industry.
Read More »Mortgage Servicers and Government Agencies to Converge in D.C.
In April, the Five Star Institute will present its annual Government Forum, an event bringing together mortgage servicers and government officials under one roof to share their perspectives on the industry.
Read More »Curing the Low-Volume Blues
Shannon Faries of Land Gorilla explains how construction loans can help offset market swings for lenders feeling the pinch.
Read More »FHFA Director Thompson Awarded Five Star’s Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award
Other recipients included Auction.com’s Darcy Chapman, Lakeview’s Judith Tribble, and Freddie Mac’s Kate Mossop and Cecelia Raine.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Narrowing the Homeownership Divide
The Urban Institute will partner with the National Housing Conference to present an in-person conference in D.C. exploring the racial homeownership gap, including the lack of affordable housing, and fair access to quality credit.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Names First Female President
Alanna McCargo sworn in to lead principal financing arm for government mortgage loans.
Read More »Biden Nominates HUD Advisor as Ginnie Mae President
President Biden has nominated Alanna McCargo, Senior Advisor for Housing Finance in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to be President of Ginnie Mae. It ...
Read More »US Housing Consultants Adds Former HUD Senior Policy Advisor
John Ligon to serve as consultant on advocacy, policy research, and executive management consulting for the affordable housing industry.
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