The Week Ahead: GSE Creating Opportunities for Low-Income Borrowers
A new webinar from Freddie Mac will detail the Refi Possible product and how it can enable millions of homeowners to reduce their monthly mortgage expenses through this new offering. [...]
Housing Report: Competition Cools, Demand Still Strong
Sellers are listing more homes, but buyers are still snatching them up at a feverish pace. Economists predict the market will remain healthy heading into fall. The post Housing Report: [...]
How the Moratorium’s End is Affecting Foreclosure Activity
Housing professionals have long been anticipating the response to the July 31 expiration of the federal moratorium on foreclosures. With August numbers coming in, analysts say there has indeed been [...]
HUD Releases Research on Increasing Affordable Housing Supply
Biden Administration wants to create 100,000 new affordable homes in the next three years. The post HUD Releases Research on Increasing Affordable Housing Supply appeared first on DSNews. Source: DS News
Ginnie Mae Reports MBS Issuance of $70 Billion in August
Despite a slowdown in loan production, Ginnie Mae continues to see strong MBS issuance and steady investor demand in its latest report covering August. The post Ginnie Mae Reports MBS [...]
Changing the Meaning of “Equity” in the Housing Industry
Homeowners have an enormous advantage over renters when it comes to accumulating wealth, and this can have substantial consequences. Radian’s Justin Foster and Derek Brummer examine closing the affordability gap. [...]
Flood Loss in Northeast Tops $16 Billion
Hurricane Ida triggered record rainfall in New York and nearby regions. Due to past disasters, experts say the city was better prepared to withstand severe weather. The post Flood Loss [...]
Mortgage Lending Sentiment Mixed
While increased competition has created some pessimism, survey respondents with a more bullish outlook cited GSE policies and strong consumer demand. The post Mortgage Lending Sentiment Mixed appeared first on [...]
First American Honored by PEOPLE Magazine
First American Financial receives new award for going above and beyond for their employees, and making great strides in diversity and inclusion. The post First American Honored by PEOPLE Magazine appeared first on DSNews. Source: DS News