A broad array of industry spokespersons discussed how the new administration can work with the industry, as well as voicing some concerns over the departure of Kathleen Kraninger from the CFPB.
Read More »States at Highest Risk of Economic Strain From COVID-19
Though the housing market seems to have escaped many of the economic effects of the pandemic, certain areas are feeling more pain than others. Western regions appear less ...
Read More »Biden Extends Foreclosure Moratorium & FHA Updates DACA Loan Provisions
One of Biden's first executive orders addressed further moratorium extensions. Also, FHA updated policy to note that DACA status recipients can now apply for FHA-insured mortgages.
Read More »New White Paper Advocates for Appraisal Modernization
In response to a recent FHFA RFI, the white paper advocates for more hybrid appraisals. Click through to learn what it discusses.
Read More »FHFA Issues RFI on Impact of Natural Disaster Risk
FHFA Director Mark Calabria said, "Today's RFI will help FHFA better understand and address the regulated entities' exposure to climate and natural disaster risk.”
Read More »Lower Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
An economist also noted that “homebuyers in early 2021 continue to seek newer, larger homes.”
Read More »Reports Predict a Robust 2021 Housing Market
Pandemic-fueled remote work has spurred out-of-state migrations. Here’s what to expect in the months ahead.
Read More »Economic Lessons From the Great Recession
Financial pain perpetrated by the COVID-19 pandemic has been gentler than it otherwise could have been, according to a newly released research paper from the business schools of Columbia University, ...
Read More »FHFA Further Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums
FHFA Director Mark Calabria said in a statement that this latest extension would work to "keep our communities safe, and families in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic." Click through to read the latest details.
Read More »Home Sales Closed December With a Bang
Home sales during December increased by 6.2% from the previous month and soared by 21.9% from one year earlier, according to new data released by RE/MAX. Last month ...
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