FHFA Scorecard Prepares GSEs for ‘Ultimate’ Exits From Conservatorship
According to the agency, the 2021 Scorecard is an essential tool, which "aligns the 2019 Strategic Plan with the GSEs’ tactical priorities and operations." The post FHFA Scorecard Prepares GSEs [...]
White House Extends Foreclosure Ban
President Joe Biden Tuesday announced an extension of the moratorium on home foreclosures for federally backed mortgages through the end of June. The foreclosure halt previously was slated to end [...]
Single-Family Rental Rates Accelerated at 2020’s End
Despite elevated unemployment concerns last spring and summer, a report released Tuesday signals a full recovery for both the low- and high-priced rental tiers in the single-family rental market. December 2020 data indicated that national low-end rental prices [...]
FHFA Increases Actions to Prevent Home Loss
Foreclosure prevention actions are mounting, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. A total of 107,609 were completed by the Enterprises in November—with the total hitting 5,499,159 since September 2008. It marked the start of the conservatorships. Meantime, [...]
Metros With Increasing Foreclosure Activity
On average, foreclosures across the country have been much lower than they were a year ago. However, according to ATTOM Date Solutions, foreclosure starts are on the rise in a [...]
Low Supply, Rates Lead to ‘Fierce’ Competition
For the ninth consecutive month, more than half of all offers authored by Redfin real estate agents faced a competing bid, according to a monthly survey by Redfin. The COVID-19 pandemic [...]
4 Hallmarks of an Exceptions SFR Services Provider
Here’s why selecting an SFR services partner with national reach makes good business sense for investors. The post 4 Hallmarks of an Exceptions SFR Services Provider appeared first on DSNews. [...]
Even With Record-Low Rates, Most Metros Aren’t Affordable
Interest rates on 30-year mortgages are at historic lows, but that hasn’t helped make homes any more affordable for the average American, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Home [...]
The Week Ahead: Mortgage Servicing in Coming Months
DS News and Sourcepoint present an exclusive discussion of the ongoing impacts of forbearance, foreclosure moratoriums, and the future of mortgage servicing. Join experts from Firstsource Solutions, Flagstar Bank, Shellpoint [...]