Homebuyers' biggest challenges remain "finding a suitable home amid very tight inventory, and qualifying for a mortgage within a framework of tightening credit availability," economists said.
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Entry-level homes are selling fast as demand runs high and buyers face more bidding wars.
Read More »FHFA Extends Policy on Purchasing Mortgages in Forbearance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced a one-month extension of its temporary policy of allowing the purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific ...
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Liz Pagel, TransUnion’s SVP of Consumer Lending, answers questions about the pandemic's impact on consumer needs and how lenders are adapting to the new digital reality.
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Here’s how home prices bounced back after slower home price growth in the second quarter.
Read More »Leaders From Fannie, Freddie, HUD Discuss 2020 Challenges, Trends
Leaders from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD were among the speakers at a virtual event this week. Click through to find out what they had to say about current events.
Read More »A New Take on Leadership
How can female leaders help move the housing industry forward? Cheryl Wiebe, Senior Manager of Customer Technology at Genworth Mortgage Insurance, weighs in. Editor’s note: this piece originally appeared in the October edition of MReport.
Read More »What are the Best Small Cities in America?
City growth is slowing, and the suburbs are having a moment in the spotlight. Here are the top 10 small cities that may soon be growing in popularity.
Read More »FHA Updates Forbearance Deadline
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it is extending the date for single family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages ...
Read More »CFPB Issues Final Rule on Extending the GSE Patch
The CFPB aims to "ensure a smooth and orderly transition away from the GSE Patch." Here's how long the Bureau is extending it to aid in this transition.
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