Industry News

Fannie and Freddie Permitted to Retain Earnings

October 8, 2019

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the first of moves to wind down conservatorship of GSEs.

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Millennials are Flocking to the Suburbs

September 24, 2019

More and more millennials are working stable jobs and ready to settle down.

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HUD Proposes Fair Housing Changes

September 10, 2019

Changes could be coming to the Fair Housing Act’s disparate impact standard.

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More Rate Cuts Coming?

September 10, 2019

According to Fannie Mae, we will see two more rate cuts before the end of the year.

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One in Four Home Searchers Looking to Move Cities

August 27, 2019

The number of home searchers looking to move to a new city increased slightly from last year.

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Homeownership Rate Falls

August 20, 2019

The Census Bureau reported that the homeownership rate fell slightly in the second quarter.

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Amazon Collaborates with Realogy

August 20, 2019

In a joint venture, Amazon and Realogy partner to start TurnKey.

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Administration Won’t Rush Fannie and Freddie Conservatorship Plan

August 12, 2019

The plan for removing GSEs from conservatorship may come in September.

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Proposed Rulemaking Could End Qualified Mortgage Patch

August 12, 2019

An advance notice of proposed rulemaking could end the current Qualified Mortgage patch or redefine the parameters of a qualified mortgage.

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New Rules for HUD Cash-Out Refi

August 12, 2019

HUD is reducing the amount of equity that can be withdrawn using a cash-out refinance.

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Home Equity Increasing

August 5, 2019

The average homeowner gained $6,400 in home equity over the last 12 months.

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New Report Addresses GSE Patch Expiration

August 5, 2019

A new report highlights concerns with letting the GSE patch expire.

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New Interest Rate Index to be Trialed

August 5, 2019

The proposed replacement has been under consideration by the Federal Reserve since 2014.

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Despite Low Rates, Consumer Confidence Falls Slightly

July 30, 2019

Mounting concerns over supply and affordability affect home purchase decisions.

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Home Values Near Record High

July 30, 2019

After over a year of falling, home prices rallied in May and could reach record levels.

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It’s Refi Time!

July 22, 2019

Up to 8.2 million homeowners could benefit from refinancing.

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Treasury Secretary Calls for Housing Reform

July 22, 2019

Steven Mnuchin says reform is necessary to end Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships.

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Economic Growth Predictions Down Slightly

July 9, 2019

Fannie Mae releases new predictions that show economic growth down from previous forecasts.

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New Home Possible Guidelines go into Effect

July 9, 2019

Freddie Mac revises ownership policy for Home Possible loans.

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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Reauthorized

July 1, 2019

Agreement authorizes program through September 30, 2024

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