Freddie Mac Names New HR Head, Chief Diversity Officer
Personnel-management veteran Dionne Wallace Oakley says she and her team will seek to address issues important to both the company and nation. The post Freddie Mac Names New HR Head, [...]
‘Exceptional Demand’ for Homes Drives Prices Upward
With plenty of cash on the sidelines and the ability to lock in record-low rates, homebuyers are seeing prices still heading upward in a market still low on inventory. The [...]
Americans’ Homeownership Hopes Endure
Prospective borrowers might be discouraged by the state of today's market, yet a growing number report plans to buy in 2021. The post Americans’ Homeownership Hopes Endure appeared first on [...]
Helping Servicers, Borrowers Assess Weather Risk
Local-level intel about climate-related dangers could better position mortgage professionals to respond to disaster and protect borrowers. The post Helping Servicers, Borrowers Assess Weather Risk appeared first on DSNews. Source: [...]
Share of Forbearance Volume Cools to Near Halt
After continued declines in the share of forbearance plans, totals this week nearly plateaued, with many homeowners still in need the relief provided. The post Share of Forbearance Volume Cools [...]
Phyllis Fong Named FHFA’s Acting Inspector General
The agency's Acting Director Sandra Thompson says the appointment will enable the regulator to more effectively execute its mission. The post Phyllis Fong Named FHFA’s Acting Inspector General appeared first [...]
Luxury Home Prices Spike in Q2
Even higher-end homes were not safe to price hikes and bidding wars in 2021, with the luxury market seeing increases. The post Luxury Home Prices Spike in Q2 appeared first [...]
Congressional Contingent Pushes for Eviction Moratorium Extension
A group of elected officials slept outside the Capitol this weekend, urging their counterparts to take action to prevent mass evictions ahead of their scheduled recess. The post Congressional Contingent [...]
Mortgage Professionals Face ‘Staggering’ Operational Challenges
Servicers confront complex instructions from regulatory agencies as they prepare for 1.2 million homeowners to exit forbearance plans in 2021. The post Mortgage Professionals Face ‘Staggering’ Operational Challenges appeared first [...]