Ginnie Mae Seeking New EVP and COO
Search opens for individual to manage MBS operations, counterparty risk management, contracting, budget and legislative initiatives, and overall risk management of the organization. Source: DS News
GSEs Make Major Investment in Affordable Housing Programs
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have made a $545 million investment in two major funds to facilitate affordable housing and initiatives. Source: DS News
The Typical Home Is Bought & Sold Every 12 Years
“Even though the length of time Americans are staying in their homes has ticked down from the peak it reached in 2020, it’s likely to head back up again in [...]
Home Prices Continue Downward Due to Constantly Tight Supply
According to a new report from HouseCanary, home prices are on a downswing thanks to tight supply, slowing market activity, and steadily increasing interest rates. Source: DS News
Fannie Mae Executes First CIRT of 2023
Through transaction of $11.8 billion in single-family loans, Fannie Mae continues its effort to reduce taxpayer risk by increasing the role of private capital in the mortgage market. Source: DS [...]
Case-Shiller Index Down 5% in December
The S&P CoreLogic index fell on both a monthly and yearly basis's. Click through to see the research and commentary from Craig J. Lazzara, Managing Director at S&P DJI. Source: [...]
Ranking Best and Worst Places for First-Time Homebuyers
While home prices remain near record highs, buyers are easing back into the market, as a new study from Bankrate revealed which places throughout the U.S. rank from best to [...]
Re-Evaluating Vendor Relationships
An upcoming Five Star Webinar, held in partnership with Boston National Title, will focus on vendor products, performance, and pricing in a post-pandemic marketplace. Source: DS News
HUD Awards $5.6B in Annual Grants for Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced funding will go to 1,200 communities through 2,400 grants to support the needs of families and individuals. Source: DS News