Lending and Originations

The FHFA has reduced the multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024, continuing a commitment to address the need for affordable rental housing nationwide.

The FHA has issued its Annual Report to Congress for fiscal year 2023, highlighting the impact of insurance premium reduction, assistance for approximately two million struggling homeowners, and support of underserved borrowers and communities.

Former Head of Product Management for Google Commerce is promoted by Realtor.com to develop and execute product strategy and optimize the company's tech infrastructure.

Driven by increased activity in the jumbo mortgage market, the MBA reported mortgage credit availability on the rise to begin Q4, as lenders have begun to offer more ARM products to offset mortgage rates that reached nearly 8% in the second half of October.

As part of the $140 million transaction, Arch will acquire stock from RMIC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries that together comprise Old Republic’s run-off mortgage insurance business.

The CFPB, Federal Reserve Board, and OCC have jointly launched new thresholds for smaller loan exemption from appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans for 2024.

A new report from NAR has found that the typical home buyer's annual household income has climbed to a new record high in the wake of rising home prices and mortgage rates.

An upcoming gathering hosted by the Urban Institute and National Community Stabilization Trust will feature a cross-section of industry experts and government leaders exploring how to boost the U.S. housing shortage and protect the future of homeownership.

Bringing more than 25 years of private banking experience to his new role as EVP and President, Jason Birnbaum succeeds Senior EVP and President of Commercial and Private Banking Eric Howell, who will transition to a non-executive advisory role.

Redfin analysts weigh a number of variables playing into potential homebuyers’ decision-making process and reveal why now may be the best time to pursue the American dream of homeownership.