FHFA Increases Post-Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoria Protections
Following rules implemented by the CFPB, the FHFA has taken action to further shelter homeowners from foreclosure and eviction actions by mandating increased consumer protections. The post FHFA Increases Post-Foreclosure [...]
Short Supply and High Demand Push Home Prices Upward
As home prices show gains yet again, continued low rates are propelling buyers to jump into a market short on listings. The post Short Supply and High Demand Push Home [...]
Women in Housing Leadership Awards Nominations Now Open
Female pioneers in the mortgage space will be recognized at a special awards luncheon in September at the in-person 2021 Five Star Conference and Expo. The post Women in Housing [...]
Rate of Forbearance Exits Slows
An improvement in overall economic conditions is allowing more homeowners to regain their pre-pandemic financial footing, with the share of loans in forbearance sliding for the 17th consecutive week. The [...]
FHFA Adds to Its Leadership Team
Just days after Sandra L. Thompson was named Acting Director, the FHFA continued to bolster its support staff with the appointment of three more to its leadership ranks. The post [...]
Lower-Income Households Face ‘Pronounced Adversity’ As Moratoria Expire
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Biden administration, as well as the Federal Housing Financial Administration (FHFA) last week extended moratoria on evictions and foreclosures put in place [...]
Addressing the Housing Needs of Small and Midsize Cities
A new NYU Furman Center initiative will work to advance racial equity and decreased the homeownership gap in cities nationwide. The post Addressing the Housing Needs of Small and Midsize [...]
Economist on Housing Unaffordability: Likely to Worsen Before Improving
While today's market strongly favors the seller, data shows that doesn't necessarily mean one should not "buy now if you can find it." The post Economist on Housing Unaffordability: Likely [...]
Biden Nominates Two for Top HUD Roles
To bolster oversight of the nation’s housing marketplace, the President has tapped housing advocate Julia Gordon and Acting CFPB Director Dave Uejio for key roles at HUD. The post Biden [...]