How Fannie and Freddie Weathered 2017
The FHFA recently released its Performance and Accountability Report for FY 2017—reporting the financial condition of the enterprises. How did Fannie and Freddie fair during this year? Read on to [...]
Otting’s Comptroller Nom Puts Dodd-Frank Under Microscope
In a mostly party-line vote, former OneWest Bank executive Joseph Otting was confirmed as nominee for Comptroller of the Currency. What will his tenure hold for the OCC? The post [...]
House Wraps Up Tax Bill, But Challenges for Reform Ahead
While the House may have done its part in advancing tax reform, there is still along road before a bill reaches the president’s desk. Learn more about the hurdles to [...]
Five Minutes With: Auction.com EVP of Client Management Ali Haralson
Editor's note: This story originally ran in the November edition of DS News, out now. Our editors caught up with Auction.com EVP of Client Management Ali Haralson to learn what real [...]
Household Debt on the Rise
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently released its quarterly report on Household Debt and Credit. Read on to discover the data breakdown for Q3 2017. The post Household [...]
Mortgage Insurance Fund Results to Impact Future of Housing
On Wednesday the FHA released its Annual Report to Congress reporting the economic condition of its mortgage insurance fund—stirring reactions about the future of the agency and homeownership. The post [...]
Cordray Announcement Stirs the Industry
CFPB Director Richard Cordray’s announcement of his resignation has caused a slew of reactions in the industry. What is his next move? And what does this mean for the future [...]
Credit Access on the Incline
A record amount of Americans have access to credit through credit cards, auto loans, personal loans—and of course mortgages. See the breakdown here. The post Credit Access on the Incline [...]
Flood Insurance Reform Passes in House
The House has voted to reauthorize and reform the National Flood Insurance Program. What does it mean for homeowners and the housing industry in general? The post Flood Insurance Reform [...]