Kenon Chen of Clear Capital sat down with MortgagePoint to discuss the elimination of appraisal bias in the industry, HUD’s PAVE Action Plan, and the state of the appraisals [...]

While elevated mortgage rates continue to deter many home sellers from listing, an increase in homebuying competition is fueling a rise in home prices. According to a new market [...]

Reductions in the Section 184 Indian Home loan will make homeownership more affordable and accessible for Native American families by saving an average of $500 in the first year [...]

Bipartisan measure introduced to expand affordable homeownership opportunities and revitalize communities through the construction, renovation, and sale of 500,000 homes nationwide. Source: DS News

Foreclosure starts increased 4 % over April 2023, while completed foreclosures increased 38%. Source: DS News

The NAR says the market needs an additional 320,000 new home listings valued at no more than $256,000 so that borrowers earning below $75,000 can get into the market. [...]

In May, nationwide rents posted their largest decline since 2020 as the median asking rent rose 1.4% from a month earlier, according to a new report from Redfin. Source: [...]

inal guidance from the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC outlines principles and considerations for banking organizations’ risk management of third-party relationships. Source: DS News

In an upcoming webinar geared toward the REO market, a panel of experts will discuss the risks associated with squatters, and how to take the appropriate measures in addressing [...]

Five federal regulatory agencies—including CFPB, Treasury, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and National Credit Union Administration—have requested public comment on proposed guidance addressing reconsiderations of value (ROV) for residential real estate [...]