The Week Ahead: Taking Aim at Community Redevelopment
A two-day virtual NeighborWorks America event set for Thursday and Friday will cover a number of pressing topics in the quest to bridge the gap in the housing divide. The [...]
The Importance of Supply Chain Diversity in Mortgage
In this edition of DS5: Inside the Industry, Michael Ruiz, Director, Supplier Diversity for Fannie Mae discusses "the peculiar world of supply chain diversity," as well as the results of [...]
Addressing LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Housing
Realtor.com this week announced a new partnership with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. The Alliance was founded June 2020 and has chapters throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The [...]
Number of Underwater Homes Took a Dip in Q1
Double-digit home price growth has driven down negative equity, as a new report has found that just 2.6% of all mortgaged properties are underwater nationwide. The post Number of Underwater [...]
Opinion: With Support, Infrastructure Plan Could Address Housing Shortage
In an op-ed, experts suggest President Biden's policy could help struggling Americans but argue that Congress is not focused enough on housing shortfalls. The post Opinion: With Support, Infrastructure Plan [...]
Mortgage Industry and Government Collaborate on Solutions
On Wednesday, Five Star’s one-day 2021 Government Forum: A Virtual Event brought together execs from the mortgage industry with governmental agency representatives to share ideas and insights about the future [...]
Premium for High Flood Risk Homes Rose During Pandemic
Researchers found that while flood risk is escalating in many parts of the country, it doesn't appear to be a deal-breaker for large number of house hunters. The post Premium [...]
Ginnie Mae Reports 288,000-Plus Homes Financed in May
For the 10th straight month, Ginnie Mae MBS issuance has surpassed the $75 billion mark, keeping pace after a record month in April. The post Ginnie Mae Reports 288,000-Plus Homes [...]
Top 10 Metros for LBGTQ+ Homeowners
Unaffordable housing in some of America's most LBGTQ+-friendly cities have many looking for alternatives, so researchers sought out some lesser known LBGTQ+ meccas. The post Top 10 Metros for LBGTQ+ [...]