The deep-set worry that low-income housing has a deleterious effect on the values of other properties appears to have little basis in reality, according to one study.
Read More »HUD: FHA’s MMI Fund is ‘Financially Sound’
The Federal Housing Administration's Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund has been a source of controversy in the housing industry over the last two years. According to HUD, however, the financial health of the fund is not a concern.
Read More »American Mortgage Diversity Council Announces Leadership Appointments
The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) has announced the appointment of a new nine-member Executive Council that includes representatives from government and the private sector who work in the mortgage industry.
Read More »HUD and VA Combine Efforts for Homeless Veterans
HUD and the VA have announced the latest round of funding to be distributed to public housing agencies to assist veterans.
Read More »Top 5 Picks for HUD Secretary Under Trump Administration
Who would be the new HUD Secretary if the Trump Administration chooses to make a change? MReport lists five possibilities.
Read More »Is the Future of CFPB’s Arbitration Proposal in Doubt?
Some of the reforms in the financial services industry that President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to enact may take some time. There are others he might be able to accomplish more quickly.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Can Housing Starts Keep Up the Pace?
Overall housing permits outpaced overall housing starts in September, indicating a significant turning point for the market. What will October's report hold?
Read More »Sutherland Acquires Big Data Analytics Firm Nuevora
Sutherland Global Services, a global BPO and technology-enabled services company, has announced the acquisition of Nuevora, a top 10 big data analytics firm, in order to further help clients gain stronger insights from big data and then use that information to retain and grow customers.
Read More »What Trump’s Cabinet Might Look Like
This story is part three in a three-part series for MReport on the potential effect of Donald Trump's presidency on the housing industry. This installment covers predictions as to what Trump will do when filling key housing-related positions in his cabinet.
Read More »A New Chapter: Predicting the Market Under Trump
Part two in a three-part series for MReport on the potential effect of Donald Trump's presidency on the housing industry. This installment examines what certain corners of the housing market might possibly look like under the new administration.
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