Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Thursday announced that it has issued a waiver to a requirement that FHA-approved lenders flag rejected loans in the FHA Connection (FHAC) system, an effort the agency says will improve access to government-insured mortgage financing for qualified borrowers.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

Over 20 years ago, the federal government established June as National Homeownership Month to celebrate the value of homeownership and its benefits, including enabling generational wealth and creating strong communities. Americans are growing weary of the lack of action from the federal government on housing.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 9, 2021

Five Star’s virtual Government Forum assembled leaders from the mortgage space and regulators for a day of topical discussions and sessions shedding insight into what lies ahead for mortgage professionals as they emerge from the pandemic.

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George Dell

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

So what about government? Can government agencies (such as FFIEC and the […]. The post Can Government Reform Government? And we see the “American Dream” may be just a dream. And what part might appraisals play in these issues? More importantly, what keeps us from implementing solutions?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2023

Like its peers, Movement has the authority to originate and underwrite loans without first having the government review them. If the borrowers default, they may submit a claim to the government for certain losses. The company also confirmed that it failed to adhere to the government’s self-reporting requirements.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2023

mortgage lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is offering discounted rates on some government loans until January for brokers to create their own “refi boom,” the company announced on Wednesday. The initiative includes three new exclusive rates – 5.749% paying 1.5 points, 5.999% paying 2 points and 6.249% paying 2.5

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

But the decline in demand for mortgage loans was more evident in the government market, which consists of Federal Housing Administration (FHA), U.S. Meanwhile, the conventional space – not offered or secured by a government entity – registered a 2.7% Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Veteran Affairs (V.A.)

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2024

The post Government Report Lays Out Q1 Mortgage Performance Data first appeared on The MortgagePoint. The post Government Report Lays Out Q1 Mortgage Performance Data appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The first-lien mortgages included in the OCC’s quarterly report comprise 21.4% million loans totaling $2.8

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The federal government, through government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , for the first time ever will also back mortgage loans north of $1 million, with the new ceiling loan limit for one-unit properties in most high-cost areas at $1,089,300 — or 150% of $726,200.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The federal government will now back mortgage loans of nearly $1 million, with the new ceiling loan limit for one-unit properties in most high-cost areas now $970,800 — or 150% of $647,200. The post FHFA: Government to back mortgages up to $970,800 in 2022 appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2022

Apart from questions of governance, the report found significant gaps in the Appraisal Foundation’s fair housing requirements and training. The post The appraisal industry’s governance problem appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

government is seeking to sell $13 billion worth of mortgage bonds amassed after the failures of both Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank earlier this year.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2023

The waivers come as thousands of government-backed mortgages on the island have been impacted by the disaster, according to data released by the office of Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D).

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 22, 2022

The upcoming Five Star Government Forum will bring together industry stakeholders and their government partners to Washington, D.C. The post The Week Ahead: Servicing Industry Meets Government Leaders to Chart Future appeared first on DSNews. to discuss the mortgage and housing landscape in 2022 and onward.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These questions govern the quality of life, and as a result, housing is crucial to the very fabric of democracy itself. The post Good governance and good housing: Public-private partnerships in proptech appeared first on HousingWire. For most families, the house is their largest investment and the one that radiates the most with life.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 9, 2021

The post Industry and Government Collaborate on Solutions appeared first on DSNews. The post Industry and Government Collaborate on Solutions appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The post Government Agencies Seek Affordable-Housing Solutions appeared first on DSNews. The post Government Agencies Seek Affordable-Housing Solutions appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The White House—with HUD, FHFA, Treasury, and other departments—announced a a series of actions aimed at removing barriers to homeownership.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The post Five Star Labs Spotlight Servicing, Government, Property Management Experts appeared first on DSNews. The post Five Star Labs Spotlight Servicing, Government, Property Management Experts appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 24, 2021

The post Government Agencies Extend COVID-Related Moratoria appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Government Agencies Extend COVID-Related Moratoria appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The post Five Star Government Forum Returns to D.C. The post Five Star Government Forum Returns to D.C. This year’s panelists will include Acting FHFA Director Sandra Thompson and speakers from HUD, BSI Financial Services, Community Loan Servicing, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Selene Finance, U.S. Bank, and more.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 10, 2021

The post Government Regulations Factoring Into Rise of Home Prices appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Government Regulations Factoring Into Rise of Home Prices appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The post Servicing & Compliance Lab to Showcase Servicer, Government Experts appeared first on DSNews. The post Servicing & Compliance Lab to Showcase Servicer, Government Experts appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The post Five Star Foreclosure Lab Showcases Servicer, Government, Attorney Experts appeared first on DSNews. The post Five Star Foreclosure Lab Showcases Servicer, Government, Attorney Experts appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2021

Fear of this outcome is why, for the better part of the past 12 years, ATR safe-harbor determinations were, in large part, simply punted to the black box underwriting systems of the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The post The mortgage industry should build ATR rule governance appeared first on HousingWire.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The government wants to move to a fully automated appraisal format, and the more that they can dirty the narrative in their favor, the quicker they get to their objective… This just in: In a recent memo, the CFPB wants you to know that if you are buying a home, that you can contest your appraisal. A lot of appraisers feel that way.….

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 28, 2021

The post Non-Government Loans See Jump in Forbearances; Huge Inflation, But Here's Housing's Bigger Problem appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The number of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance declined by 1,000 but that was offset by an increase of 2,000 among loans serviced for FHA and the VA and a 15,000 loan rise.

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Real Estate News

MAY 8, 2024

In a conversation with Real Estate News, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales discussed NAR, the benefits of major rule changes and the role of home search sites.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Government MCAI grew by 0.8%, while the Conventional MCAI fell by 1.7%. While the Conventional MCAI looks at non-government loan programs, the Government MCAI looks into FHA, VA, and USDA loan programs. Key Findings from the Mortgage Credit Availability Index: In September, the MCAI dropped by 0.5%

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Housing market impacts could include mortgage delays, declining consumer confidence and — perhaps — a small dip in mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Government-sponsored enterprise Fannie Mae announced on Thursday the appointment of Scott D. Stowell, a homebuilding executive with nearly 40 years of industry experience, to its board of directors. “Mr. Stowell brings nearly 40 years of experience in the U.S. housing market,” Almodovar said.

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GoForrmz

MARCH 28, 2022

Fortunately, implementing data governance procedures enables enterprise teams to rigorously manage data collections without hindering the flow of information throughout their operations. Establishing a standardized approach to data governance is often complicated, however, by reliance on outdated information collection practices (e.g.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2024

Attorneys for Ginnie Mae have responded to Texas Capital Bank (TBC) over the government’s motion to move the case to a different venue. They say that the bank’s own filing on the matter avoids the key issues that the government sought to raise regarding the original clause that specifies where any related legal actions should take place.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Government MCAI remained steady, whereas the Conventional MCAI rose by 1.8%. Conventional, Government, Conforming, & Jumbo MCAI Component Indices Using the same process as the Total MCAI, the Conventional, Government, Conforming, and Jumbo MCAIs are created to display the relative credit risk and availability for each index.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Monday announced that it will raise the 2025 multifamily loan caps for purchases by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $73 billion each.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

government, working on behalf of Ginnie Mae and the U.S. The second filing is a memorandum from Ginnie Mae that reiterates several arguments the government has made against TCB. Having lost its attempt to dismiss [TCB]’s claims, the government asks this court to transfer this case to another courthouse,” TCB attorneys wrote in July.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 11, 2024

While the Government MCAI fell by 0.1%, the Conventional MCAI climbed by 2.0 While the Conventional MCAI looks at non-government loan programs, the Government MCAI looks into FHA, VA, and USDA loan programs. Government March 31, 2012=183.5. In March 2012, the index was benchmarked at 100.

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