Through this latest agreement, the Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative has secured more than $75 million dollars in relief for communities that have suffered from lending discrimination.
Read More »Congressional Panel Hears Testimony on the Homeownership Gap
A recent House Financial Services Committee hearing featured testimony from a number of housing experts who weighed in on the topic housing supply shortfalls and offered possible solutions.
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 »Waters Calls for Accountability From Equifax
The Chairwomen of the House Financial Services Committee published a letter sent to Equifax, demanding answers for issues involving allegedly inaccurate credit scores.
Read More »‘Embrace the Journey’
Brian “Woody” White of Homebridge Financial Services discusses how he shifted from focusing on tech to D&I and what mortgage companies need to consider when building their own D&I programs.
Read More »Congress Requests GAO Review of Senior Homelessness
In a letter to the Government Accountability Office, Rep. Maxine Waters, Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, is seeking a review of the risks seniors face regarding housing insecurity, and the programs in place to prevent homelessness.
Read More »10 Housing Predictions for 2022
An analysis finds that higher rates may stifle price growth, with new listings hitting a 10-year high in the new year.
Read More »Increase in Purchase Apps Offsets Decline in Refis
Mortgage application volume held steady week-over-week according to a new report, as a slight drop in refis was countered by a rise in home purchases.
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 »Rohit Chopra Officially Named CFPB Director
The U.S. Senate has approved the former FTC Chairman to assume the role of Bureau chief from Acting Director Dave Uejio.
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