Industry News

Fannie Sentiment Remails Muted
Fannie – Sentiment Remains Muted

May 2, 2023

HPSI sees slight increase, remains near historic low.
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Reinstatement of HUDs Discriminatory Effects Standard
HUD’s Discriminatory Effects Standard Restored

April 25, 2023

2020 Fair Housing Act rule rescinded.
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Affordability Improves in First Quarter
Affordability Improves in First Quarter

April 25, 2023

ATTOM releases Q1 Home Affordability Report.
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Fannie Mae Updates Forecast
Fannie Mae Updates Forecast

April 18, 2023

Fannie Mae pushes back predicted recession.
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Hispanics Out-Performing Within Homebuyer Sector
Hispanics Out-Performing Within Homebuyer Sector

April 18, 2023

Hispanic homeownership rate at 48.6 percent.
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More foreclosures hitting the books
More Foreclosures Hitting the Books

April 10, 2023

Share of vacant homes in foreclosure increases.
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Industry wants more than DTI delay
Industry Wants More Than DTI Delay

April 10, 2023

Trade groups and lenders lobby for alternative.
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Flooding risks and values
Flooding Risk and Values

April 4, 2023

Flood zone property prices overvalued.
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More calls to help vets
More Calls to Help Vets

April 4, 2023

ABA and others call for VA Loan protocol updates.
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Equity Rich Properties Soar
Equity Rich Properties Soar

March 28, 2023

Equity-rich levels nationwide remain nearly double.
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Fannie Changes Appraisal Nomeclature
Fannie Changes Appraisal Nomenclature

March 28, 2023

Journey of continuous improvement.
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Inflation Bloats Consumer Credit
Inflation Bloats Consumer Credit

March 21, 2023

Extends FHA’s COVID-19 loss mitigation options.
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Home sale profit up.
Home Sale Profits Up

March 14, 2023

Average home sale profit up 78 percent from two years ago.
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Rate buydowns dominate
Rate Buydowns Dominate

March 7, 2023

Greater reliance on permanent buydowns.
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Payment and Foreclosure Relief
Payment And Foreclosure Relief

February 28, 2023

Banks, regulators push for mortgage rule changes.
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Homeownership Rate Steady
Homeownership Rate Steady

February 28, 2023

Q4 2022 homeownership rate at 65.9 percent.
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Fannie still expects recession
Fannie Still Expects Recession

February 21, 2023

Signs point to a soft landing.
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The new agency pricing adjustments
The New Agency Pricing Adjustments – A Deeper Dive

February 21, 2023

Changes to GSE fee framework.
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Foreclosure Filings Doubled
Foreclosing Filings Doubled in 2022

February 14, 2023

Activity significantly lower than pre-pandemic.
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Inflation Moderating Provides Hope For Rates
Inflation Moderating Provides Hope For Rates

February 14, 2023

Inflation shows signs of slowing.
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