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Mortgage Credit Availability Jumps Again in August

Appraisal Buzz

While increases in the index point to looser credit, a decrease in the MCAI suggests tighter lending requirements. Conventional lending programs that are not subject to conforming loan restrictions are examined by the Jumbo MCAI, whereas those that are are examined by the Conforming MCAI. In August, the MCAI increased by 0.9%

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Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens in September 

Appraisal Buzz

While increases in the index point to looser credit, a decrease in the MCAI suggests tighter lending requirements. Conventional lending programs that are not subject to conforming loan restrictions are examined by the Jumbo MCAI, whereas those that are are examined by the Conforming MCAI.

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Mortgage Credit Availability on the Rise 

Appraisal Buzz

While increases in the index point to looser credit, a decrease in the MCAI suggests tighter lending requirements. Conventional lending programs that are not subject to conforming loan restrictions are examined by the Jumbo MCAI, whereas those that are are examined by the Conforming MCAI. In July, the MCAI increased by 3.3%

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The Shrinking Dollar’s Impact on Homeownership

Appraisal Buzz

Richardson Economic Consulting LLC , “Socioeconomic Consequences,” found that a key factor contributing to the decrease of affordable mortgages for low- and moderate-income families is the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act , which made small-dollar mortgages relatively more expensive to process than larger loans. particularly in low-income communities.

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Mortgage Credit Availability Rises, But Challenges Remain

Appraisal Buzz

While increases in the index point to looser credit, a decrease in the MCAI suggests tighter lending requirements. Conventional lending programs that are not subject to conforming loan restrictions are examined by the Jumbo MCAI, whereas those that are are examined by the Conforming MCAI. In June, the MCAI increased by 1.0%

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CFPB issues consent order against Washington Federal for HMDA reporting violations

Housing Wire

The settlement also orders Washington Federal to “develop and implement an effective compliance-management system to prevent future violations,” per the CFPB. These violations also constituted violations of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010.” ” Washington Federal is located in Seattle.

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Fannie Mae announces first chief diversity and inclusion officer

Housing Wire

Prior to her seven-year stint at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, from 2013 to 2014 Anderson worked as an attorney at Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC , specializing in fair lending counseling and compliance. Before that, she worked at Ballard Spahr in public finance and housing. It will not be her first time at Fannie Mae.