An economist also noted that “homebuyers in early 2021 continue to seek newer, larger homes.”
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 ...
Read More »Affordable Homes Get a Boost
Several new reports shine light on the state of the market, from affordability and refi activity to forbearances and delinquency rates.
Read More »FHA Reverses Current Policy on Mortgages in Forbearance
The new mortgagee letter recognizes borrowers impacted by COVID-19 that met all requirements set forth by the Administration before the pandemic.
Read More »GSE’s ‘At the Heart’ of Assisting Homeowners, Lenders, Servicers
The ability for Congress to utilize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to assist borrowers has helped keep the industry afloat during COVID-19.
Read More »Provisions Announced For Borrowers in Forbearance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced guidelines for those looking to refinance or purchase new homes. Click through for more information.
Read More »Unemployment’s Forbearance Link
According to a new study, the relationship between forbearance and unemployment is complicated. Can unemployment numbers predict mortgages in forbearance?
Read More »Analysis: Non-Agency Sector Needs Guidance Coming Out of Coronavirus
A new White Paper by the Milken Institute discusses the challenges ahead for the private-label residential mortgage-backed security industry dealing with borrowers in forbearance.
Read More »The Forbearance Chaos is Yet To Come
While millions of borrowers were quickly approved for forbearance on their mortgage loans, what follows could be confusion and chaos, according to some.
Read More »Delaying Forbearance Repayment
The FHFA noted that borrowers in forbearance with a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac-backed mortgage are not required to repay the missed payments in one lump sum.
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