Advancing Fair Housing, Racial Equity Through Federal Policy
Housing advocates discuss the new presidential administration and how it might fulfill its obligations under the Fair Housing Act and close equity gaps in housing. The post Advancing Fair Housing, [...]
Layton: GSE Scorecard Brings Little Value to the Public
Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton takes a critical look at the FHFA’s 2021 Scorecard, finding it causes more confusion than transparency. The post Layton: GSE Scorecard Brings Little Value [...]
Fed to Keep Rates Locked Near 0%
Despite an optimistic outlook on the overall economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remains wary of the impact that the pandemic has had on the nation. The post Fed to [...]
Bankruptcy Filings Continue Downward Trend
As the nation enters a year into the pandemic, it’s been a slow and steady economic recovery. Here's what a new report finds about bankruptcy trends year-over-year. The post Bankruptcy [...]
Credit Score Status Confuses Consumers
A new survey has found that much ambiguity exists among Americans when it comes to understanding credit scores, and what factors may impact or damage their score. The post Credit [...]
Housing Forecast Remains Bright, Despite Rise in Rates
As the weather warms and COVID-19 vaccines roll out to more around the country, U.S. economic expansion is expected to accelerate this spring, with real GDP growth hitting 8.4% in [...]
Toomey: Congress Must Address ‘Fundamental Flaws In The System’
The Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday held a virtual hearing titled, "Home = Life: The State of Housing in America," during which, according to a presser from the Banking Committee, [...]
While Forbearance Activity Decreases, Many Homeowners Remain in Plans
Based on the latest forbearance and call volume survey from Mortgage Banker's Association (MBA), the number of loans actively in forbearance decreased 6 basis points, to 5.14% from 5.20% of [...]
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Names New CEO
Dan Siciliano, Chairman of the Bank’s board of directors, said “Bazemore has a wealth of executive experience in the housing finance industry and a passion for advancing economic prosperity for [...]