“As our nation continues to grapple with crisis-level housing affordability and supply issues, it is vital that the federal government does not create conditions that exacerbate these challenges,” said Ranking Member Waters.
Read More »Trio of Bills Introduced to Address Affordable Housing
Rep. Maxine Waters has reintroduced a legislative package addressing affordable housing, preventing homelessness, and reducing the gap in homeownership.
Read More »Cracks in the Foundation?
MortgagePoint examines the impact of the recent bank failures on the mortgage space, with a cross-section of experts imparting their perspectives on how to avoid similar issues in the future.
Read More »How the CFPB’s Newest Order Affects HMDA Reporting
The Bureau’s new rule will provide data on small business lending to give investors and lenders more insight into identifying opportunities that support economic growth.
Read More »DOJ Agrees to $31M Redlining Settlement With City National Bank
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.
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