Fudge, Calabria Discuss Housing Affordability, Equity, and More
Two U.S. government agency members who hold positions vital to the housing finance world Tuesday addressed mortgage bankers attending a virtual conference. Back-to-back, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge and Mark Calabria, Federal Housing Finance Administration [...]
Examining the Racial Divide in Home Sales
A new study has found that homes sold in predominant Black neighborhoods were selling for nearly $50K less than comparable homes sold in white neighborhoods. The post Examining the Racial [...]
The Future of Remote Work in the Housing Finance Industry
A survey showed that though remote work has been an overall success, many industry professionals continue to consider human interaction critical to cultivating business relationships. The post The Future of [...]
Servicers Keep Ahead of Potential Foreclosure Wave
The servicing industry is preparing for massive volume once foreclosure moratoria are lifted, and a recent DS News-hosted Webinar took a closer look at the past year and what lies [...]
Forbearance Volume Continues to Slide
The share of loans in forbearance declined for the seventh consecutive week, with an overall nationwide economic recovery leading to a 40 basis point drop in forbearances over the past [...]
FHA Revises Standard Single-Family Servicing Policies
The updates streamline several standard operational requirements for mortgage servicers so that they can more quickly offer effective home retention options to borrowers in danger of foreclosure. The post FHA [...]
CFPB Issues Increased Eviction Protections
The CFPB’s new rule clarifies that tenants can hold debt collectors accountable for illegal evictions in light of the CDC’s eviction moratorium. The post CFPB Issues Increased Eviction Protections appeared [...]
Swift Sales Further Deplete Inventory
Authors of a new market research report say record-fast sales equal a constantly thinner range of options for buyers to consider, far more competition, and more. The post Swift Sales [...]
Next Stage of Economic Recovery Will Be ‘Unprecedented’
Economists say there are many uncertainties to consider when forecasting the country's fiscal rebound, especially within the housing sector. The post Next Stage of Economic Recovery Will Be ‘Unprecedented’ appeared [...]