On topics ranging from Opportunity Zones to the GSEs, economist Tendayi Kapfidze explores policies and promises from President Donald Trump and former VP Joe Biden.
Read More »Calabria Invites Industry Feedback on New FHFA Plan
One of the highlighted objectives is the agency’s intention to "responsibly" end Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's conservatorships.
Read More »Oregon Wildfire Victims Receive HUD Assistance
As wildfires in Oregon displaced homeowners, the department announced disaster assistance for those in affected regions.
Read More »Industry Webinar Spotlight: From eClosings to Risk Management
Dive into Five Star's recent lineup of complimentary webinar presentations, featuring subject-matter experts from across the industry.
Read More »House Committee Hears Testimony on FHFA’s Pandemic Response
Director Mark Calabria said the agency acted "swiftly" and "prudently" to respond to COVID-19.
Read More »Mortgage Servicing, Government Experts Provide Insights at Five Star
The day's lineup included a discussion with The Hon. Brian Montgomery, Deputy Secretary of HUD. Here's what else Five Star Virtual Conference offered on Tuesday.
Read More »FHFA Announces Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Fairness
Debra Chew will lead the FHFA's Office of Equal Opportunity and Fairness, created in an effort "to elevate the importance of Equal Employment Opportunity, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and anti-harassment functions within FHFA."
Read More »Google Policy Shift Could Impact Reverse Mortgage Advertisers
Lenders will no longer be able to target customers based on age.
Read More »Reminder: COVID-Relief Grants Can Be Applied to Mortgages
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Friday issued a reminder to all grantees--states, cities, communities, and nonprofits-who received Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) or Community Development Block ...
Read More »Jobs Report Reveals Improvement
This morning’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed ongoing recovery in the labor market, though what it all means is up for analysis. Doug Duncan, Chief Economist ...
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