The FHFA has reduced the multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024, continuing a commitment to address the need for affordable rental housing nationwide.
Read More »Home Builder Confidence Dips for Third Consecutive Month
With mortgage rates continuing to edge closer to the 8% mark, home builders have reduced home prices in order to boost sales. Just how many reported cutting home prices in October? We’ve got the answers.
Read More »FHFA Publishes New UAD Appraisal-Level Public Use File
FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson noted, "Today's announcement exemplifies our commitment to developing a more efficient and equitable valuation system that supports liquid and sustainable housing finance."
Read More »HUD Takes New Actions to Strengthen Renter Rights and Protections
The Department has announced new protections and funding to build on commitments made by the Biden Administration’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, drafted to increase fairness within the nation’s rental marketplace.
Read More »Uniform Appraisal Dataset Enhanced With New Property Characteristics
The FHFA released new Uniform Appraisal District Data for the first quarter, adding new data points such as lot-size categories, property condition, the presence of an accessory dwelling unit, and local racial demographics.
Read More »Industry Experts Take to Capitol Hill to Debate LLPAs Changes
The House Financial Services Committee hosted a panel featuring Edward J. DeMarco of the Housing Policy Council and NAR President Kenny Parcell discussing loan-level price adjustments used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and their impact on the mortgage marketplace.
Read More »The Week Ahead: FHFA to Host Hearing on Appraisal Bias
The FHFA will host a hybrid hearing of the Appraisal Subcommittee exploring the appraisal regulatory system focusing on appraisal standards, appraiser qualification criteria, and barriers to entry into the profession, appraisal practice and State regulation.
Read More »FHFA Addresses New Fee Misconceptions
FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson has issued a new statement addressing recent misconceptions about mortgage pricing. Click through to read her comments on the issue.
Read More »FHFA Imposes More Fannie/Freddie Oversight
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now need Federal Housing Finance Agency approval—and possibly public comment—before offering new products, in order to ensure safety and soundness standards.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Developing the Nation’s Colonia Regions
The House Financial Services Committee will host a hybrid hearing focused on poverty in the nation’s colonias, discussing their housing and community development needs and challenges in these communities.
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